Seamus Smyth

Partner, Carter Lemon Camerons

Cutting costs and cutting corners

The government's hike to court fees is a further barrier to justice, say Seamus Smyth and Jonathan Fozard

Post-Jackson: satellite litigation and turmoil ahead

Something beats nothing, so make reasonable assumptions, be generous and submit your budgets on time, says Seamus Smyth

Why is Jackson sitting in judgment on his own reforms

Seamus Smyth considers Lord Dyson's recent announcement of the nominated five judge panel of the Court of Appeal to hear costs appeals

Civil procedure rules for interlocutory appeals

Unless there is a change to the way that interlocutory costs are dealt with, ?Seamus Smyth foresees a return to pre-CPR summary assessment

No damage done

Abolishing experts' immunity won't change anything, argues Seamus Smyth

Are you being served

Seamus Smyth explains the best steps to take to avoid accepting e-service

Against the clock

Anecdotal evidence suggests solicitors are waiting longer before instructing counsel. But why, and what are the implications for clients, case workers and the courts? Seamus Smyth investigates

Information overload

A recent case on Data Protection Act requests sheds some light on solicitors' duties, but further clarification is needed, says Seamus Smyth

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