Litigation

Articles

3 Jul 2017

Reforming civil procedure

Nigel Sanders, Anna Johnson, and Vanessa Opoku highlight the sea change in Jersey's dispute resolution process that brings it more in line with England and Wales' CPR

27 Jun 2017

The new era post of professional liability

Lawyers should be concerned, when negotiating the terms of a retainer, to make the scope of their duty clear, explains Georgina Squire

20 Jun 2017

The invisible export

Competition between the international commercial courts of London and Dubai looks set to continue in the new global market, writes Rupert Reed QC

20 Jun 2017

Compensating victims of terror

Damian Horan argues that it is essential the government treat all those affected by terrorism equitably, regardless of the form of terror used against them

15 Jun 2017

Laws allowing 'unpredictably high' libel damages awards breach press freedom

Rules preventing judges from giving juries detailed directions breach article 10 ECHR, says Strasbourg court

14 Jun 2017

A recognised body of derivatives expertise

Sivakumaran Sivathillainathan considers the case of Darby Properties which has put the spotlight on the admissibility of expert evidence in banking litigation

12 Jun 2017

McKenzie Friends tread 'fine line' providing non-legal advice

What it means to conduct litigation is not clear, researchers find

6 Jun 2017

Cock-up, not conspiracy: preparing budgets and bills

Master Whalan's decision in Jago confirms the need for budgets and bills to be prepared by a costs lawyer, explains Paul Bracewell