Part 36, construction and the doctrine of mistake

For many reasons, the tool of choice to use for the compromise of disputes, either litigated…

Jones v Spire Healthcare Limited update

The appeal hearing commenced before HH Judge Wood QC in the County Court at Liverpool. After…

Passing the baton

This month saw the publication of the 100th issue of Litigation Funding, the magazine which received immortality for…

Rule 2 letters and unintended consequences

A recent decision of District Judge Hale sitting in the County Court at Nottingham in the…

Jones v Spire Healthcare Limited: the appeal and cross appeal

The Claimant’s appeal and the Defendant’s cross appeal from the decision of District Judge Jenkinson in this…

Assignment of CFAs: will “back up” CFAs work?

Assignment of conditional fee agreements is a topic which has come to life in recent months, with an…

Success fees BTE and best costs advice

The recent decision of District Judge Lumb in the case of A & M.v.Royal Mail Group…

Being nice

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is an alternative to litigation. Seen twenty years ago, as touchy-feely nonsense, “being nice”…

Assignment of CFAs: Jones v Spire Healthcare Limited

The handed down judgment in this case is now available to download here: Jones v Spire…

Assignment of CFAs and novation: Jones v Spire Healthcare Limited

On 25th September 2015, the Regional Costs Judge in the County Court at Liverpool handed down…