Since the publication of the Legal Services Board (LSB) report on referral fees there has been much debate on their role in the legal profession with a particular onus on their impact in personal injury claims
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has proposed a dramatic cut to the success fees lawyers can charge for winning defamation cases, days after the publication of Jackson LJ’s final report.
Plans to introduce a tough stance on "no win no fee"likely to spark opposition.
Sean Brannigan QC & Elspeth Owens look closely at who pays fees & costs in adjudications
Paul Ashurst plunges into the murky waters of contingency fees
Ian Gascoigne considers the effect of economic conditions in measuring loss
Yarl’s Wood Immigration Ltd and others v Bedfordshire Police Authority [2008] EWHC 2207 (Comm), [2008] All ER (D) 18 (Oct)
Field Common Ltd v Elmbridge Borough Council [2008] EWHC 2079 (Ch), [2008] All ER (D) 141 (Aug)
Should adults who are injured after deliberately putting themselves at risk expect to be compensated? Kris Lines and Jon Heshka report
Financial Services Ombudsman v Heather Moor & Edgecomb Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 643, [2008] All ER (D) 137 (Jun)
Charity strengthens leadership as national Pro Bono Week takes place
Dual-qualified partner joins London disputes practice
Transactions practice welcomes partner in London office