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In Gorbachev v Guriev & Ors [2022] EWHC 1907 (Comm), the Court of Appeal held that it had jurisdiction to permit service of a third-party disclosure application outside…
Making a strategic Part 36 offer is a powerful tool in UK litigation. It provides a pressure for the other side to settle the dispute early, potentially saving both sides significant time and costs. By carefully calculating the offer and timing it correctly, you can increase the likelihood of a favourable settlement. If the offer is rejected and you ultimately win a better judgment, Part 36 offers significant financial advantages, including increased costs recovery, interest, and potentially a percentage of damages. Ultimately, a well-crafted Part 36 offer can strengthen your negotiating position and improve your overall chances of success in UK litigation.
UK judges opened a path for a group of more than 200,000 plaintiffs to bring a suit against BHP Group Ltd over its role in the collapse of…
In the case of Richards & Anor v Speechly Bircham LLP & Anor (Consequential Maters) [2002] EWCH 1512 (Comm) HHJ Russen QC (sitting as a judge of the…
Our Director Liability litigation team review this recent judgment where a liquidator lost a claim for breach of director’s duties over a tax avoidance scheme.
In the recent case of Candey Ltd v Tonstate Group Ltd & Ors [2022] EWCA Civ 936, the Court of Appeal clarified the scope of damages-based agreements (DBAs)…
Summary of one of our successes in defeating aggressive bridging lender misconduct over default penalty charges and threats to appoint LPA Receivers and commence Possession proceedings.
If you have been charged a very high fee by a solicitor you are able to challenge the fairness and reasonableness utilising the Solicitors Act 1974. However delay in taking action could reduce or eliminate prospects of recovery. If the sum involved is high value, we and counsel could (after a paid review) act on a no win no fee basis where we are only paid if we succeed.
In the recent case Percy v Merriman White and Mayall, the Court of Appeal clarified what must be proved by a contribution claimant to succeed in their contribution claim.
In the recent case of Ulster Bank DAC and Ors v McDonagh and Ors, the Court of Appeal confirmed that, as debt recovery cases are not considered actions for “damages”, the Civil Liability Act 1961 (CLA) does not apply to them.