Litigation

Articles

6 Jun 2017

Turning over pebbles: when to stop seeking disclosure and make an offer instead

There comes a point when there has to be clear advice to the client that absent any soundly based dispute of fact, the FDR should be the final hearing, urges District Judge Howard Kemp

31 May 2017

No deal for HBOS over loss of business reputation?

Stuart Benzie considers whether a claim for loss of reputation can result in a payment of damages before the court

31 May 2017

Further erosion of legal professional privilege

Following Eurasian, a combination of fact finding with legal advice may enable a client to claim privilege, suggest Gavin Foggo and Veronique Bergau

30 May 2017

Defamation claims drop to lowest level since 2008

Social media drives rise in cases brought against individuals

26 May 2017

Commercial litigation: Asset-stripping and judgment avoidance

The ruling in Marex Financials provides a new useful tool against third parties dissipating a judgment debtor's assets, says Leigh Callaway

25 May 2017

Exclusive: Bott & Co litigator's 'mistake' a 'one-off', says senior partner

Firm offers clients £750 each after lawyer 'misled' them

24 May 2017

'Game-changer' for UK litigators with launch of first DBA insurance

UK firms can 'now pursue similar growth' to their US counterparts, according to insurer

24 May 2017

Disclosure risks of litigation privilege

Companies will be reluctant to undertake internal investigations post-Eurasian, which is in nobody's interests, says David Golten