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24 July 2008
Issue: 7331 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Wills & Probate
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WILLS

Roberts v Gill & Co [2008] EWCA Civ 803, [2008] All ER (D) 162 (Jul)

When the court gives permission for a personal claim, brought by a beneficiary of an estate in his personal capacity, to be continued as a derivative claim, the personal representative needs to be joined as a defendant.

Issue: 7331 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , Wills & Probate
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram

Eversheds Sutherland—Claire Petheram

Eversheds Sutherland strengthens top-ranked pensions practice with appointment of former global head of pensions

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

mfg Solicitors—Hannah Finnegan

Law firm strengthens private client team to support continued growth

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires—Andrew Cromb

Devonshires expands offering with appointment of tax partner Andrew Cromb

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Legal aid deserts leave almost one in four without adequate access to justice
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality
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