A new guideline recently published by the Sentencing Council is likely to result in increased penalties for individuals responsible for fatal workplace accidents. Chris Newton reports
Quick, flexible and cost-effective: Masood Ahmed explains the Professional Negligence Adjudication Scheme
Verbose but unambiguous. David O’Brien discusses S 14A & the parameters of limitation
Lawyers tell woeful tales about insurers unjustly prolonging litigation but experts can delay proceedings too, says David Locke
What constitute ‘basic requirements’ in respect of history & clinical examination? Dr David Levy considers the evidence
The Supreme Court has confirmed that a professional adviser’s liability is limited to those matters on which they were asked to advise, say Elisabeth Mason & David Niven
As the Court of Appeal widens the application of the Montgomery consent test, Philippa Luscombe explores the implications for claimants
David Locke reviews the matter of informed consent, post Montgomery
Firm welcomes new cohort of 29 trainee solicitors for 2025
Four partner hires expand legal expertise in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Real estate team in Yorkshire welcomes new partner