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17 November 2011
Categories: Podcasts / Webcasts , Legal News , Fees , Personal injury
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EXCLUSIVE: NLJ referral fees newscast

Available to view now for NLJ subscribers

NLJ hosted a newscast debate on the controversial topic of the personal injury referral fee ban on Monday 14 November.

NLJ subscribers can register at http://www.newlawjournal.co.uk/nlj/webcast-referral-fees to view the newscast.

The debate featured expert opinion on the costs and consequences of the PI referral fee ban, the new disclosure regime, and the downward pressures on recoverable costs.

Panel participants:

  • David Greene, Senior Partner, Edwin Coe & NLJ Consultant Editor (chairman)
  • Dominic Regan, the leading authority on civil procedure & costs who has been helping Jackson LJ and HH Simon Browne QC with costs reform
  • Andrew Twambley, Senior Partner, Amelans
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