The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
Ancillary Relief/Financial Remedy Update By Roderick Moore, Counsel.
This involved a clinical negligence claim, where a ‘never event’ occurred during surgery. The Claimant’s solicitors entered into a CFA and incepted an ATE policy to cover liability and causation experts reports, with a view that the costs of the ATE policy premium would be recoverable under SI 2013 No.739. Defendant’s counsel, Philip Hodder, raised issues at the oral assessment that it was unreasonable for the Claimant to enter into such an ATE policy at the stage it was incepted and therefore the Defendant paying party should not be burdened with the costs of the ATE. DJ Phillips found in favour of the paying party. Philip Hodder was instructed by Acumension Ltd for the Defendant
April 2017 - Direct Access Article for Chambers
Article by Sundeep Singh Virk called "Does Brexit mean Exit" Published 17th November 2016.
The implications of Bunting -v- Zurich for Credit Hire Law - 2020 EWHC 1807 (QB)
Published 1st April 2017. 9am.
Commercial update on Agency Law by James Rudall
Article by James Rudall - November 2014.
Michael Duggan Q.C. V2, 137 page overview dated 25th May 2020.
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Article by Barrister Azeem Ali at Clerksroom relating to the issue of Courtesy Cars and Credit Hire. Published 5th December 2020. Credit Hire Law
Article by Roderick Moore, April 2016
2020 EWHC 670 (QB)
By Roderick Moore
by Nigel Ffitch
Note concerning the fixed recoverable costs review seminars by Rupert Jackson, 12/12/2016
Background, Overview and Case Law in relation to Gifts, Maintenance & Will in relation to Protected parties. Notes of talk given by James Rudall at the Frenkel Topping Deputy Day, Cardiff, 4th November 2014.
Overview by Roderick Moore, Barrister at Clerksroom. [email protected]
Implications of this case for Credit Hire and Taxi Drivers
2 new cases explained by Andrea Barnes, Head of Costs at Clerksroom Barristers. Published 15th March 2016.
Counsel's expectations by Sue Pawar-Price, Barrister at Clerksroom. Published 15th March 2016.
Report by Thomson Reuters published 23rd May 2017
The profiles of those mentioned in the Innovation of the Bar report 2017 by Thomson Reuters
Published by the Legal Services Board (LSB) in October 2021
Philip Hodder was responsible for the original claim before DJ Marshall Phillips when Claimant's costs were struck out. The attached ruling relates to a second Appeal which was also struck out.
EMPLOYMENT LAW CUMULATIVE CASE INDEX FOR JANUARY TO JUNE 8th 2020
How to get cheaper barristers fees, by Stephen Ward. MD, Clerksroom
Article by Stephen Ward re "The Business of Law" published in Modern Law, October 2014, issue 14.
By Alex Fletcher
By Alex Fletcher
By Alex Fletcher, Barrister at Clerksroom. [email protected]
Article by Stephen Ward
RTA update by Andrew McKie October 2015
Moorjani v Durban Estates (2015) EWCA Civ 1252 WLR (D) 509 overview by George Patros, Barrister at Clerksroom. [email protected]
By George Patros, Barrister
Make sure your Section 21 notices are correct ! By George Patros, Property Barrister
QOCS EXCEPTIONS AND SET OFF
Your handy pocket guide to your rights as a Motorhome owner. Your options under the consumer rights act 2015.
"Top barrister calls for BHA accountability"- article from Racing Post 17/5/16 in which sports regulatory specialist Roderick Moore calls for the British Horseracing Association to address the composition of its disciplinary panel.
Lynne Counsell, barrister at Addington Chambers and Clerksroom, considers the issue of Covid 19, online learning and school fees. February 2021.
By Greg Walsh, Barrister and ex in-house Counsel
Roderick Moore explores the duties owed, Forseeability, Breach of Duty, Loss/Damage, The status of Hatton, Working time regulations, Bullying, Protection from Harassment Act 1997 and the practical realities of stress at work claims.
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020
and its impact on tenant's deposits schemes and possession proceedings. Article by George Patros, June 2015.
Article by Antonia Halker. Published April 2017.
The Only Way Is Ethics, by Stephen Ward, Modern Claims Magazine, Issue 22, November 2016.
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By Roderick Moore. Delivered as a seminar to Thrings LLP in Bath, 5th July 2017. Contact Roderick Moore.
Article by Stephen Ward in Modern Claims Magazine - Issue 21
By James Rudall, Barrister at Clerksroom. Published 15th February 2016.
June 2014
Published by Michael Duggan Q.C. 11th April 2020
A Nearby Defect Ought to Have Triggered a Thorough Investigation of the Area of the Highway, That Would Have Identified the Index Defect (Under a Parked Car) - James Osborne, Clerksroom
Relief from sanctions - The new overriding objective and CPR 3.9 in action by Nigel ffitch
by Nick Wright December 2013
While members of the public continue to be blissfully unaware of the increasing prevalence of Before the Event insurance (“BTE”) in policies that they have taken out for other purposes, such as motor or household insurance, lawyers are expected to be alert to BTE– and the penalty for overlooking it can be heavy, as the recent case of Maurizio Samonini v London General Transport Services Ltd [2005] 19 January 2005 demonstrates. By Deborah Tompkinson
GAD News Release dated 3rd May 2007.
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is due to come into force on 6 April 2007-(ss.212-216 Housing Act 2004/ SI 2007/305). From 6 April 2007 all deposits taken by landlords for Assured Shorthold Tenancies (AST) in England and Wales must be protected by a tenancy deposit protection scheme. Click here to read more.
Barristers Clerk, Master or Servant Article in The Times 9th January 2007.
June 2007. Virtual Chambers – is this the model of the future? Part 1 – Clerksroom
Produced by Peter Harris (Associate Member) from Jersey.
This article was originally published on the Current Awareness service on LexisLibrary on 13/10/11.
Article by Stephen Ward (Clerk) in Modern Claims Magazine, March 2016. Issue 18.
Published by Jim Diamond, Costs Lawyer.
Article by Jim Diamond, Costs Lawyer.
Article by Stephen Ward (MD) in Modern Claims Magazine issue 16, November 2015.
Tina Villarosa (instructed by S A Carr & Co) for the parents, who were stopped in Turkey attempting to move with their 4 children to Syria.
Article by Stephen Ward (MD) in September edition of Modern Claims Magazine (Issue 15).
Published 15th January 2016
Modern Claims Magazine, January 2016. Article by Stephen Ward, Taking centre stage in 2016.
Tina Villarosa (instructed by S A Carr & Co) for the parents, who were stopped in Turkey attempting to move with their 4 children to Syria.
April 2015 Article by Stephen Ward for AI Global Magazine.
August 2014
Neutral Citation Number: [2014] EWFC 1406 (8th May 2014) Tina Villarosa - Reported Case
Neutral Citation Number: [2014] EWFC 1406 (30th September 2014) Tina Villarosa - Reported Case
Article by Stephen Ward relating to Direct (Public) Access to Barristers and ClerksroomDirect.com
Neutral Citation Number: [2013] EWHC 694 (Fam) Tina Villarosa - Reported Case
Litigation Funding - Article by Gearoid O Ceallaigh, MD of Trusted Litigation Capital
Ignoring or rejecting mediation without good explanation to the offeror is “unreasonable conduct” December 2013
Article by Gearoid O Ceallaigh, MD of Trusted Litigation Capital
Article: Clean House or Bleak Future - Considerations Post LASPO
FROM THE 1ST OCTOBER 2007, Part 46 is amended to increase the amount of costs which the court may award as the costs of an advocate for preparing for and appearing at the trial of a claim in the fast track for trials commencing on, or after 1st October 2007. The amendments (reproduced below) increase the amounts set out in the table under CPR 46.2(1) from £350 to £485, £500 to £690, and £750 to £1,035. The amounts recoverable under CPR 46.3(2) and CPR 46.3(4) increase from £250 to £345 and £350 to £485 respectively.
Road Traffic Accidents: Possible Fraud Indicators and Investigations
General Editor - Robin de Wilde Q.C.
Leeds Conference - 2012 - Queens Hotel, Leeds on the 24th May 2012. Call Lisa on 01823 623 633 or Felicity on 01823 623650 to book a place.
Updated July 2007, the HMCS Estate by Region for England & Wales
218 The Strand (4th Foor), Serviced office facilities for Lawyers at a low monthly fee.
Article published in Counsel Magazine in August 2011 regarding the Legal Ombudsman setting up. Worth a read! More at www.counselmagazine.co.uk
Updated 2nd March 2012.
Article from Counsel Magazine (July 2011) setting out the role of a modern barristers' clerk in England & Wales.
Link from Nicholas Preston to reported cases list.
WHO IT IS FOR: This course is intended for anyone who needs to understand the basics of training practice and for those wishing to understand and practice a professional approach to training design and delivery. The qualification is equally suitable for those new to training and experienced trainers who want to refine their training techniques and gain a nationally recognized qualification. AIM: To learn how to plan, prepare and conduct effective training sessions: the design, structure, technique and delivery skills. The course will identify and explore methods that anyone can adopt to improve and enhance their training sessions and includes advice and guidance to successfully gain the Professional Trainers Certificate.
Creating a simpler, quicker and more proportionate system. A consultation on reforming civil justice in England & Wales.
Deborah Tompkinson - August 2012
Deborah Tompkinson - August 2012
Proposals on Fixed Recoverable Costs published 19th November 2012 by Helen Grant MP
Relief From Sanctions - The New Overriding Objective and CPR 3.9 In Action - August 2013
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