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We aim to keep you abreast of our news and developments. Alongside that we publish, from time to time our thoughts and viewpoints on various issues.

New legislation reforming civil litigation funding

14.11.2012

Long awaited legislation known as the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (“LASPO”) is likely to be implemented from as soon as April 2013 with far-reaching effec...

Department: Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence


Recoverability of Costs

16.02.2012

The Court of Appeal has given an important ruling on the recoverability of costs in the case of Motto and others v Trafigura Ltd and another (Rev 3) [2011] EWCA Civ 1150.

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How to obtain judgment following an admission

16.02.2012

The High Court has clarified that the proper course is for the claimant to make an application under Civil Procedure Rules Part 23, rather than simply lodging a request for judgment as would be sta...

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Insured parties have a right to choose their own solicitor and barrister – don’t be pushed into choosing a panel solicitor!

16.02.2012

Often insurance companies providing personal injury or property damage cover have required that their insured use specific panel solicitors.

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Experts - 2011 developments

16.02.2012

It is important to assess the expert’s suitability and qualifications thoroughly before formally making an appointment and it may be appropriate to appoint the expert as an expert adviser

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Beware entering in settlement without advice

16.02.2012

Court upholds parties' disputed settlement reached by telephone

Department: Dispute Resolution > Dispute Resolution > Dispute Resolution > Dispute Resolution > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence


Health and Safety Reforms: “Common Sense Common Safety”

13.01.2011

Health and Safety Reforms: “Common Sense Common Safety” – away with the red tape but at an ultimate cost to employees and employers?

Department: Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence


AvMA Charity Golf Day

27.01.2010

Qaiser together with partner Nigel Forsyth and two ( lucky ?) guests will be putting their golfing prowess to the test

Department: Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence > Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence




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