It took the trial judge in Bond v Dunster Properties Ltd and others [2011] EWCA Civ 455, [2011] All ER (D) 248 (Apr)...
Insolvency deposits go up by 16.5% for petitions presented after 31 May 2011 (Insolvency Proceedings (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2011 (SI 2011/1167))—£700 instead of £600 on a creditor’s bankruptcy petition, £525 as against £450 on a debtor’s bankruptcy petition and £1,165 in place of £1,000 on a wind up.
Practitioners should be wary of ignoring the enduring lessons of Salford v Mullen, says Jon Holbrook
A director’s guarantee is a useful option where a security for costs application is likely to be rejected, says George Woods
The Sousa decision provides important clarification of the operation of conditional fee agreements, says Michael Feakes
Mark James considers where a recent Court of Appeal ruling leaves the doctrine of champerty
Robert Rhodes QC on avoiding the risk of judicial review when chairing a disciplinary tribunal
Nick Pantlin & Miriam Shears report on managing documents in the clouds
Nichola Evans investigates the reign of uncertainty surrounding success fees
Peter Thompson QC fights the corner of a tried & trusted friend
Eversheds Sutherland strengthens top-ranked pensions practice with appointment of former global head of pensions
Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth
Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb