February
A step into the unknown?
The recent Court of Appeal decision in Khanty-Mansiysk Recoveries Ltd v Forsters LLP [2018] EWCA Civ 89 serves as a useful reminder of the importance of considering the scope of settlement wording and…
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Looking ahead
An update on forthcoming cases, consultations, legislation and key developments to look out for.
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Scotland Update
For further information please contact Andrew Lothian, Head of General Insurance (Scotland) on 0131 474 2305, Caroline Coyle, Associate, Professional Support Lawyer Insurance on 0141 228 8132 or Jill…
Read moreLitigants in Person – The Supreme Court’s view
The Supreme Court’s decision in Barton v Wright Hassall LLP not only provides welcome clarification to solicitorsand insurers alike, it reiterates the extent to which the Courts will be lenient to…
Read morePart 36 Developments
A look at recent cases on, escaping the usual costs consequences and what constitutes a genuine attempt to settle
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Perseverance in chronic pain case results in significant savings
John Lezemore and Adela Carrasco of DWF have recently obtained significant savings on a claim presented as a chronic pain case valued at over £1million.
Read moreScope of duty and factual causation: Andrew O’Neill and Elizabeth O’Neill v Bull & Bull (A Firm) (2018)
The claimants, Mr and Mrs O’Neill, wished to purchase a new house and retained the defendant to act for them. On the face of it this was a straightforward conveyancing transaction. However, somewhat…
Read moreCourt of Appeal allows appeal in Bussey v Anglia Heating
Daren Charlton outlines today's findings in Bussey v Anglia Heating, considers how the judgment fits with the 2011 CA decision Williams v University of Birmingham and looks at where we stand in…
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Supreme Court's decision on non-compliance by litigant in person shows the way towards new court processes capable of applying after whiplash/SCT reform
All eyes were on the Supreme Court this morning to see how its decision in the case of a self-represented litigant who had made a mistake in serving his claim form would impact on the handling of…
Read moreImpacts from MoJ's plans for whiplash and Small Claims Track reform may be leading to separate trends in RTA and casualty as seen through latest portal data
Against the background of the Ministry of Justice updating their planned implementation date to April 2019 for the reforms affecting the handling of whiplash and other minor injury claims, and while…
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