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06 December 2024
Issue: 8097 / Categories: Legal News , Costs , Procedure & practice
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NLJ this week: Paid or not paid? The court decides…

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The vital question of when exactly security is deemed received—whether it is on payment or on receipt of cleared funds—is addressed in this week’s NLJ, by Avneet Baryan, senior associate at Mills & Reeve.

Baryan, who is president of the Junior London Solicitors Litigation Association, looks at a recent Court of Appeal case on the subject, in which a cheque was received after the date of payment, in dollars and for the wrong amount, and subsequently rejected.

She writes: ‘This case highlights the court’s approach in ensuring compliance with court orders and the judiciary’s willingness to uphold strict deadlines.’ 

MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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The Civil Justice Council’s review of Part III of the Solicitors Act 1974 could mark the end of what one commentator calls an ‘outdated’ and overly technical regime governing solicitor-client fee disputes
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