The Piddington Society

The Piddington Society invites you to a practical online session focused on assessing quantum, a topic that often challenges early-career and experienced lawyers alike.

Join David Bayly SC (Central Law Chambers) and Tania Jeyamohan (State Solicitor's Office) for a focused discussion on key elements of quantum in litigation, including:

• Making proper initial assessments.
• Engaging and directing expert witnesses.
• Managing client expectations. 

Each speaker will share brief insights, followed by Q&A. Whether you're briefing experts, communicating complex issues to clients, or refining your damages analysis, this session will strengthen your legal reasoning and practical judgment.

Speakers Profile:

David Bayly has practised in all aspects of personal injury litigation throughout his legal career. David was a director of Bradley Bayly Legal from its incorporation in 2001 until he commenced practice as a barrister at Central Law Chambers in April 2019.

David has extensive experience in managing clients with complex medical and psychological injuries. David has a special interest in representing Australians injured overseas (claiming in a foreign jurisdiction), or international citizens injured in Australia. David practiced extensively in catastrophic injury claims at Bradley Bayly Legal and continues to advise on such claims at the Bar. He has advocated for the rights of victims of historical and institutional sexual abuse.

David is (and has been for the past 3 years) ranked on Doyle’s Guide as a leading practitioner in the areas of work and motor vehicle accident claims. He was the only practitioner to be named as a leading lawyer (Australia) in both practice areas in 2018.

David has lectured at the University of Paderborn, Germany and is a regular lecturer for the Royal Australian Colleges of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Psychiatrists and Occupational Physicians. David also lectures at the Post Graduate School of Psychiatry at Graylands Psychiatric Hospital.

Tania Jeyamohan is the Deputy State Solicitor for Public and General Litigation at the State Solicitor’s Office (SSO), where she provides expert legal counsel to the State Government on a wide range of complex public and commercial litigation matters. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Tania’s deep understanding of both government and private sector legal challenges makes her uniquely positioned to navigate the intricacies of State litigation. 

Her extensive background in public law, construction, contract disputes, and commercial litigation equips her to provide strategic advice on some of the most significant matters impacting the State.

Since joining the SSO in 2013, Tania has established herself as a key adviser, responsible for overseeing and managing high-profile disputes. She has been a leader in the lega contributions to government infrastructure projects, commercial disputes, and construction law.

Prior to her tenure at the SSO, Tania served as Registrar at the District Court of Western Australia, where she managed a variety of civil, criminal, and appeal matters and gained invaluable experience in judicial decision-making.

Tania is also an Adjunct Senior Lecturer with the Murdoch University School of Law, where she lectures in a number of areas of law including Construction Law, Civil Procedure and Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Attendees will be eligible for up to 1 CPD point in CA1 (Practice Management).