The ‘but for’ test is a simple and elegant guide to assessing liability in tort, but complications can and do arise
This week: unlock the interlock—fast; who posts the claim form; costs only interim cash; divorce costs assessments
This week: attachment disobeyed; possession costs; questioning the expert; non-mol undertakings.
This week: absence of non-mol statement; small claim expenses; counsels’ duty on drafting order; costs budgeting
Judicial Q&A: challenge route; goods without cash; too much court; mortgage release doubts; who decides on committal?
Nikki Bowker, head of dispute resolution at Devonshires, on career resilience, diversity in law and channelling Elle Woods when the pressure is on
Leasehold enfranchisement specialist joins residential property team
Firm strengthens commercial team in Manchester with partner appointment
An Italian financier has lost his bid to block his Australian wife from filing divorce papers in England on the basis it was no longer her domicile of choice