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16 November 2012
Issue: 7538 / Categories: Case law , Law digest , In Court
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Procedure

Ansari v Knowles and others [2012] EWHC 3137 (QB), [2012] All ER (D) 117 (Nov)

It was an established principle that, in circumstances where a settlement was reached with one tortfeasor for only part of the full value of a claim, or for that matter a judge determined the compensation in respect of only a part of the claim, it might be possible to recover the balance against any other tortfeasor liable in respect of the harm suffered. However, it would depend upon the particular circumstances of the case. It would have to be clear that the settlement (or judgment, as the case might be) covered only part of the damages suffered.

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony

Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster

Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh

Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment

NEWS
SRM Recruitment has been announced as the headline sponsor of the Law Society RFC Festival of Sport 2026, which will take place on 20 September at Richmond Athletic Association. The specialist legal search firm joins the event as organisers prepare to welcome more than 110 teams across five sports, including rugby sevens, netball and five-a-side football
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
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