Wasted costs
On 23rd July 2024, the living legend that is Paul Hughes and I will be conducting a Zoom seminar on […]
Be careful what you wish for
In the last year, there have been two developments which are likely to be of systemic significance for the future
A paper tiger
One of the oldest chestnuts in solicitor-own client assessments is the solicitor’s bill which grossly exceeds an estimate, or estimate
Edge of the envelope
From time to time, I am asked to draft bespoke funding agreements, which are tinged with exotic possibility. The usual
The rest is politics
2024 is passing. It is an election year. At the time of writing, the opinion polls show the Labour Party
The page unwritten
Part of my work involves the drafting of retainers. These can be conditional fee agreements. These can be damages based
Thripsy Shee
So much for the “old law” on how the court will approach the vexed question of whether a case pleaded
A cobwebbed path
The origins of rule 46.13(3) CPR, can be traced to the case of Voice and Script International Ltd v Ashraf
A hunters moon
One of the pleasures of growing old, is the realisation that time is circular and we return to moment after
The living legends
Next week, on Tuesday 23rd April 2024, the living legend that is Kevin Latham and I will be giving a