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)
In brief
Firm strengthens global fund finance practice with London partner hire.
Partner and head of national planning team appointed
Corporate team expands in Birmingham with partner hire