J-Codes & the new bill of costs format do nothing to reduce the actual costs of litigation in the UK, says Francis Kendall
Directorship less attractive; final consumer dollop & pains in the neck
Winston Jacob discusses solicitors’ agents, rights of audience & the chambers’ advocate
Consumer law: back to school; assured shortholds: s 21 notice prescribed; £5K for bankruptcy.
Contractual rights which are contrary to accepted principles of law must be expressly agreed between parties to be effective, says Chris Nillesen
Alec Samuels opens the case of the architect’s certificate
What have been the recent rulings that seek to reinforce the new costs management culture, asks Sue Nash
Patrick Allen calls for a review of the future of costs budgeting
Andrew Lawson highlights the ambiguity surrounding the wording of the new fixed recoverable costs regime
Charles Enderby Smith examines the role of the independent reviewer in the IRHP review
Senior appointments in insurance services and commercial services announced
Aviation disputes practice strengthened by London partner hire
Residential property lawyer promoted to partnership