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Lead counsel for 11,000 + Claimants in negligence claim against solicitors acting for purchasers of council houses.
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Nick Clegg's difficulties in handling complaints against senior figures in his party will continue on Friday when solicitors acting for an alleged sexual assault victim of the MP Mike Hancock will ask the high court to force a Lib - Dem - led council to release an unredacted version of a damning QC's report.
Alison Leith heads the department, which primarily acts for claimants in disputes against solicitors, architects, accountants, surveyors and insurance brokers.
An adjunct of such work, is that Marc gives advice on the law of solicitors» costs, acting both for and against solicitors in costs claims.
In a dispute between a subcontractor and contractor (2017 ONSC 4417), the solicitor for the subcontractor negligently failed to advise his client to commence an action against the contractor's director under s. 13 of the Construction Lien Act.
This case relates to whether a solicitor acting for an applicant can be found personally liable to pay the costs of the respondent following the court's refusal to grant an application to issue a witness summons against the respondent.
The group's recent work includes acting for an individual in a claim against a solicitor who had misappropriated a portion of the client's damages following a previous clinical negligence claim, handling a claim relating to negligent conveyancing, and representing an individual against a firm of solicitors that failed to prepare a will in reasonable time.
In his Judgment, Justice Burnett of the Divisional Court held that the «no real risk» test laid down in by the House of Lords in Bolkiah v KPMG [1999] 2 AC 222 was inapplicable since it was ``... inappropriate to equate a public body exercising statutory powers in connection with suspected crime with a solicitor who proposes to act against his former client.»
The claimant solicitors received civil legal aid funding while acting for clients in appeals against homelessness decisions under s 204 of the Housing Act 1996 (HA 1996)(s 204 appeals).
They can impose an order under s. 43 of the Solicitors Act 1974 (against an employee of a solicitor) meaning they are unable to work in any SRA regulated firm without the permission of the SRA.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) said existing regulations already placed an obligation on businesses to report to the Treasury if they were acting for anyone subject to financial sanctions, but enforcement action could only be taken against financial services firms.
Examples of his recent case - load are: led by Ed Pepperall QC in a large - scale action arising from a defective share sale; defended solicitors from allegations arising from property transactions, including alleged breaches of the Etridge guidance; acting for a claimant against solicitors who negligently handled his litigation; defending an IFA from allegations of inappropriately risky investment advice; acting for solicitors claiming contributions from another firm in respect of their own liability for breach of trust; advising clients on a claim against surveyors for losses arising from negligent property valuations.
Lydia acted for the Claimant against solicitors in respect of the misappropriation of monies held in escrow and the collapse of a Middle Eastern power project ($ 40million).
[178] Mr Berezovsky's lawyers had sent privileged draft witness statements in relation to Mr Berezovsky's action against Mr Abramovich to solicitors acting for his friend, Mr Patarkatsishvili, in an asylum application as it was thought they might be useful.
In 2009 the court dismissed a claim brought by travel agents against the firm and Ms Advani, and found that Denton Wilde Sapte owed no relevant duty to the claimants and was not liable for the actions of Ms Advani as she was acting outside her employment as a solicitor.
In a case brought by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the partners of Clyde and Co solicitors admitted they allowed a client account to be used as a banking facility, acting against SRA accounting rules and in breach of existing obligations under the then - current money laundering regulatioSolicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the partners of Clyde and Co solicitors admitted they allowed a client account to be used as a banking facility, acting against SRA accounting rules and in breach of existing obligations under the then - current money laundering regulatiosolicitors admitted they allowed a client account to be used as a banking facility, acting against SRA accounting rules and in breach of existing obligations under the then - current money laundering regulations (2007).
He acts for both claimants and defendants, with recent experience handling actions against financial advisers and solicitor firms.
Damian also undertakes other liability work for major insurers, under public liability policies, including product liability cases and claims arising out of property damage.He has considerable experience of acting in claims against Independent Financial Advisers, investment managers, accountants, actuaries and other professionals associated with the financial services sector, as well as solicitors and insurance brokers.
Acting on a CFA basis for creative designers in a # 1.2 million claim against their former solicitors in negligently conducting litigation proceedings on their behalf.
Recent legislation, including the Disclosure Act (2014) and the Consumer Rights Act (2015), gives home owners the opportunity to seek legal redress against solicitors for professional negligence, where they can prove they were not given adequate information to make an informed decision.»
Christopher acts on a variety of professional indemnity matters, including the defence of significant claims against solicitors.
Highlights included acting for Omega Atlantic Limited in its professional negligence claim against GVA Grimley related to funding advice, and are representing Univer Manufacturing in a claim against its former solicitors alleging that the firm's drafting of an exclusive distribution agreement and indefinite IP licence failed to protect the client's interest causing substantial loss.
LCF Law's professional negligence practice is particularly noted for acting for individuals in claims against solicitors arising from inheritance disputes, as demonstrated by Bradford - based Ragan Montgomery's representation of an individual in a claim against his stepfather's former solicitors alleging negligence for failure to take adequate instructions as to the extent of the deceased's estate in drafting his will and for failure to properly execute the will in circumstances where the solicitors knew of the deceased's pending marriage and terminal illness.
In addition to heading the firm's litigation practice in the North, Sally Emerton heads the professional negligence team and has a substantial track record acting for banks and building societies in disputes against solicitors, valuers and other professionals.
Farnon v Devonshires [2011] EWHC 3167 (QB) Richard acted for the claimant in her claim against a firm of solicitors for advice she received in relation to her membership of a limited liability partnership.
Recent work for Luke Patel's practice includes acting in claims for negligence against insurance brokers, solicitors and counsel.
The firm continues to handles professional negligence matters for longstanding clients, including Paragon Mortgages and Idem Capital Securities; Frances Mitchell is continuing to act for the former in multiple claims against a firm of solicitors concerning alleged breaches of duty over buy - to - let mortgages.
Other key figures include Andrew Marsh, who has an extensive track record acting for employers, contractors and their insurers in the construction and engineering sectors; and Suzanne Wharton, who splits her time between Leeds and Manchester and focuses on high - value claims against solicitors and financial services professionals.
(As a solicitor) Acted for Rabobank Nederland in its $ 200 million claim against NatWest Bank plc for fraud, misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty in the Commercial Court, culminating in a 53 - day Commercial Court trial.
Advising and acting in # 20m claim against second largest firm of solicitors in Gibraltar, involving injunctions and other applications.
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP's Cardiff office has a particular strength acting for lenders — including Santander, Deutsche Bank and GE Money — in claims brought against solicitors and valuers, often arising from secured commercial and residential lending.
He also has experience of probate matters including claims for proprietary estoppel, claims under the Inheritance Act and claims of professional negligence against solicitors.
Often a claim for barrister Negligence would also involve bringing a concurrent claim against the solicitor, who was also acting in the claim, for solicitor Negligence.
Acting for a claimant against solicitors who failed to transfer a lease upon change of the claimant from a company to a trust.
Acting for claimants against solicitors who negligently drafted a share sale agreement.
She is currently advising a large insurer on whether the acts and omissions of a solicitor which led to a multimillion - pound claim being brought against them are covered or excluded by the insurance document.
The «hardworking» Catrin Davies «knows her cases inside out»; in addition to defending solicitors against claims, she also has experience acting for surveyors, architects, letting agents, veterinary surgeons, doctors and dentists.
He started in practice acting as a solicitor for the Banabans of Ocean Island in the Pacific in their actions against the UK Government and others arising from the environmental degradation of their homeland island by phosphate mining.
Dominic has acted for many claimants against solicitors, accountants and financial advisors in respect of professional negligence and misleading investment advice.
John is currently advising and acting on behalf of the claimants in a number of professional negligence cases including: a farmer in a case against an architect arising from the collapse of a barn roof; a SME in a case against a barrister and a solicitor arising from the misconduct of litigation against two separate finance companies in related disputes; a trustee in bankruptcy in a case against a solicitor arising from the misconduct of litigation against a financial advisor; and another trustee in bankruptcy in a case against a solicitor arising from the misconduct of a commercial property transaction.
acting for a large telecommunications company in a claim against solicitors in respect of negligent advice relating to disclosure obligations
Tara acts for professionals and their professional indemnity insurers in a wide range of claims including claims against solicitors, architects, valuers, financial advisors, insurance brokers, engineers and surveyors.
This was an application by beneficiaries of a Bahamian trust for information under the Data Protection Act, aimed at requiring the trustees» solicitors to provide material for use in a dispute against the trustees.
acting for a Canadian company against a firm of solicitors regarding negligence in the drafting of legal documentation for the setting up of a leisure resort
John regularly acts for claimants seeking to prosecute professional negligence claims against solicitors, surveyors and valuers.
acting for a national construction business in a claim against a firm of solicitors for the loss of chance to pursue litigation against a large accountancy firm in respect of defective account auditing
Recent instructions include: • Acting as Junior Counsel to Roddy Dunlop QC in a seven figure claim relating to failure by solicitors to obtain a standard security in relation to loan funds advanced by a commercial lender • Acting as Junior Counsel to Alistair Clark QC (as he then was) on behalf of the pursuers, a major commercial lender, in pursuing seven figure negligence claims against solicitors and surveyors relating to their advance of loan funds for the purchase of commercial property • Acting as Junior Counsel to Heriot Currie QC for one of the defenders (a firm of architects) in a seven figure multi-party claim relating to construction and design defects at a major shopping centre • Acting as Junior Counsel to Alastair Duncan QC for one of the defenders in a claim against both solicitors and counsel relating to alleged negligence by family lawyers relating to the preparation of a settlement agreement • Acting as sole counsel for the pursuer in a claim against solicitors for allowing the time bar of her clinical negligence action against a health board
Cathcart v Law Society of Scotland 2013 CSOH 104: Acting for a solicitor in an appeal against a sentence imposed by the Scottish Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
James also has extensive experience of acting for insurers and defending professional negligence claims against solicitors, accountants and IT professionals arising out of complex corporate and commercial transactions.
According to a statement by Hailsham Chambers, whose Michael Pooles QC and Imran Benson acted for the respondent firm of solicitors, the ruling «draws residential conveyancing solicitors closer than ever before into the position of effectively guaranteeing their clients against the possibility of fraud by third parties.