In this episode of Beyond the Gavel, host Rodney Peyton speaks with Geoff Simpson-Scott, equity partner at Hodge Jones & Allen and a leading authority in clinical negligence law. Geoff reflects on his early career in the Royal Courts of Justice, his path into claimant work, and how relationships shaped his opportunities. The discussion covers professional values, the ethics and risks of AI in litigation, the importance of case screening and risk assessment, and the pressures facing the next generation of lawyers. Geoff also shares practical lessons on working with experts, understanding the defense perspective, and mentoring juniors to combine independence with discipline in a demanding field.