David Balcombe QC successfully defends cosmetic surgeon before Medical Practitioners Tribunal - Nov 2017
Sports Law
Selected Cases
- Sunderland AFC v Dr R (2020): defended doctor in £13m claim alleging breach of contract and negligence for conducting and reporting on pre-signing medicals after signing a high profile player who developed knee problems.
- XX v A Player and A Football Club [2018]: acted for Defendants facing multi-million pound claim arising from injury sustained in negligent tackle that was alleged to have ended prospect of top-flight career.
Speaking Engagements
- “Liability for on field Sports Injuries” – one of 3 speakers at seminar for insurers – November 2018
London and Brighton Members and clerks take part in the London to Brighton Bike ride - May 2014
A team of keen cyclists from both 1COR and COR Brighton are taking part in the London to Brighton Bike Ride on the 15th June. The team comprises: Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel QC, David Balcombe QC, John...
1COR team in the London Bikeathon supporting Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research - Sep 2013
In September, Lizanne Gumbel QC, David Balcombe QC, Iain O’Donnell, Matthew Donmall and our 2nd Junior Clerk John Mclaren, will be taking part in the London Bikeathon in support of Leukaemia and...
David Balcombe QC and Sarah Lambert in High Court clinical negligence claim for a breast cancer sufferer - Mar 2012
