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News and Insights

New Changes to CPR Part 36 Offers – Effective from 6 April 2015

New Changes to CPR Part 36 Offers – Effective from 6 April 2015

The purpose of CPR Part 36 is to encourage settlement between parties before trial.  Its primary effect is to impose...
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LASPO Funding Update for Insolvency Proceedings

LASPO Funding Update for Insolvency Proceedings

So you did some work for a client in Madrid and you are based in England. Accordingly, April 2015 will...
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High Court dismisses TIB’s application compelling a bankrupt to draw down pension which is not yet in payment

High Court dismisses TIB’s application compelling a bankrupt to draw down pension which is not yet in payment

The High Court considered in Horton v Henry whether it had power under s.310 of the IA 1986 to make an IPO...
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New Guidance from Civil Justice Council – Instructing Expert Witnesses

New Guidance from Civil Justice Council – Instructing Expert Witnesses

Since 1 December 2014, new guidance on the instruction of experts in civil claims has been implemented.  The new guidance...
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The Perils of April 2015 for Insolvency Litigation Cases

The Perils of April 2015 for Insolvency Litigation Cases

The government has indicated that April 2015 will see the end of the recoverability of success fees and after the...
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Drafting Applications for Disclosure under s.236 of IA 1986

Drafting Applications for Disclosure under s.236 of IA 1986

A recent judgment in the High Court has highlighted the need for office-holders to take care not to make sweeping...
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Third Party Funding for Litigation. Does it do what it says on the side of the box?

Third Party Funding for Litigation. Does it do what it says on the side of the box?

Third Party Funding for Litigation. Does it do what it says on the side of the box?In our experience and...
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Liquidator and Liability for Misfeasance

Liquidator and Liability for Misfeasance

Liquidator and liability for misfeasance, under section 212 of the Insolvency Act 1986 Could a former liquidator be entitled to...
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Will Searle admitted to the Roll of Solicitors

Will Searle admitted to the Roll of Solicitors

We are delighted that Trainee Solicitor Will Searle has been called to the Roll of Solicitors. Will has predominantly specialised...
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