The effective taking of guarantees is a critical stage in the provision of finance by banks and similar institutions.
In Ladd v Marshall [1954] 1 WLR 1489, [1954] 3 All ER 745 the dispute revolved around the potential sale of a bungalow, which Mr Ladd wished to buy from Mr Marshall.
The judiciary is increasingly taking a pragmatic approach to case management and using its discretion—enshrined in the Civil Procedure Rules—to the widest degree, with radical consequences.
Simon Duncan reports on contractual agreements in the Supreme Court
HMCS reckons that its catering services at too many courts have provided unappealing food with little choice.
There can be little doubt that mediation is still significantly under-used.
Anna Pertoldi & Maura McIntosh explain why it pays to keep a close eye on Part 36 offers
Andy Ellis suggests how to repair the “derailed” assessment of costs
James Bowling & Daniel Goodkin right the wrongs in Jim Ennis
Robert Males provides some tips on negotiating costs recovery
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