Sentences with phrase «as against solicitors»

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Chana's story is one of the unspoken impacts of the legal aid cuts: the draining of specialist talent from the legal sector as experts on male violence against women and girls can no longer sustain careers as solicitors.

With fewer solicitors experienced in dealing with male violence against women, it becomes harder for women to get the help they need to obtain protections such as injunctions, let alone pursue criminal charges.

The Supreme Court held that Gavin Edmondson are entitled to the enforcement of the traditional equitable lien against Haven, as the client owed a contractual duty to pay the solicitors» charges.

Driven by a desire to stand up for the consumer against corporate giants, enhance its efficient claims processing power and to provide a range of legal services, the Group successfully submitted an application to the Solicitors Regulation Authority for Stanton Fisher Legal Limited T / A Stanton Fisher Lawyers to be authorised as an ABS.

Prior to qualifying as a solicitor George gained 10 years legal experience dealing with police complaints, civil actions against the police and proceeds of crime (POCA).

As an example Leigh Day Solicitors is top ranked by the Chambers Directory which comments that the firm has been representing Colombian farmers against BP Subsidiary Exploration (Colombia) in relation to alleged environmental damage caused by an oil pipeline.

Norwich Pharmacal and Bankers Trust disclosure applications (including against unusual respondents such as email service providers and solicitors)

In RP a mother, who had been represented throughout care and placement order proceedings by the official solicitor, appealed against the making of the placement order on the ground, among others, that she had not had a fair trial as the case advanced on her behalf did not accord with her instructions.

The matter was thereafter adjourned pending an application by the insurers (added as second defendant) to seek wasted costs as against the claimant's solicitor.

It is the fact of having confidential information which is material to the fresh retainer and which must not be disclosed in any circumstances to a third party; or, as here, to the wife in later litigation against H, the solicitor's former client.

An action against a solicitor was dismissed as statute barred.

The plaintiffs» action against the solicitors was dismissed as statute barred.

The company sets the standards for qualifying and practising as a solicitor, and regulates against these standards to protect the interests of the public using legal services.

Mann J held that as the statements had been disclosed by Mr Berezovsky's solicitors without any express limitation on their use, it was not open to Mr Berezovksy to prevent their use by the estate against him.

[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 claims against professionals, such as claims against solicitors for errors that they have made when running your personal injury claims, Truth Legal may offer you a No Win, No Fee agreement to pursue your claim, if you do not have the benefit of Legal Expenses Insurance.

The solicitor - and - client privilege is based upon the notion of confidence and honour that permits a legal adviser to communicate quite freely without the inhibiting influence that would exist if what was said between him and his client could be used as evidence or used unfairly against them before a court.

Both Cumbria and Lakeland had instructed solicitors Baines Wilson (BW) to advise and negotiate on the service agreements between DEFRA and themselves, and they now brought proceedings against BW alleging professional negligence which had caused them to lose the difference between their invoiced claims (plus presumably interest) and the settlements which emerged from the mediation, asserting that they had been reasonable to settle, but that the discounts they had been forced to concede were as a result of BW's negligent advice.

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).

Fiona is experienced in handling claims on Primary and Excess layer policies and as Lead or Follow insurer against a range of professions including Solicitors, Architects, Surveyors, Accountants and IFAs in respect of allegations of negligence and / or fraud.

Jonathan Wilkins, # 1 Motoring Solicitors, is a knowledgeable car attorney specialising in safeguarding motorists against charges such as speeding tickets and drink driving.

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.

As can be seen from the above, there are many ways a specialist solicitor can assist accountants to defend against allegations of professional misconduct.

Next he commenced a second action against his second solicitor, on the same basis as the earlier suit, except that «fraud» was substituted for «negligence.»

The statement of defence's allegations against the solicitor were substantially the same as those in the malpractice action.

As a former transactional solicitor, he has particular understanding of claims against solicitors arising from commercial transactions and against accountants and tax advisers relating to negligent audits and tax planning.

Andrew Davies from the Medical Negligence team at Hugh James Solicitors is quoted as saying «this was a challenging case, it appeared everyone was against AJ but his belief and determination led to him receiving the compensation he truly deserved following an extremely difficult and life changing period».

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.

Marc Beaumont has obtained a number of notable victories against the legal regulators in high profile cases such as O'Connor v Bar Standards Board [2012] 17th August, a case that has expanded the direct access functions a Barrister may perform and Okoronkwo v Solicitors Regulation Authority [2008] EWCA Civ 1572.

Key figures include Richard Stockdale, who has more than 30 years of experience handling claims against solicitors, surveyors and architects, as well as claims concerning the financial services and construction sectors; Alistair Kennedy, who regularly handles claims against financial advisers; and James Staton.

(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.

Rebecca is an Associate in the Bristol office and specialises in defending claims against a wide variety of professionals such as solicitors, barristers, surveyors, accountants, actuaries, property managers and IFAs.

Likewise, a complainant who makes allegations against a business - related professional, such as an accountant or a solicitor, should not thereby gain access to sensitive financial or strategic information that may relate to the matter complained about.

This was unusual, because solicitor - client costs are typically only awarded as a punishment against a vexatious or unreasonable litigant.

In a ruling on remedy reported as R v Rudolph, 2017 NSSC 334 Justice Denise Boudreau summarized her preceding decision on violations of solicitor - client privilege, and the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure, at para. 5:

Prior to joining chambers Kate worked as a solicitor's agent so has had previous advocacy experience representing clients in possession claims against both tenants and mortgagors as well as other general civil litigation.

Our specialist child abduction solicitors are experienced in working with left - behind parents as well as parents against whom allegations of abduction have been raised, and we have an extensive network of foreign lawyers we can liaise with on your behalf.

Sarah has previously worked as a claims handler and a Legal Assistant at other international law firms where she gained significant experience dealing with the defence of professional indemnity claims against solicitors and IFA's.

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.

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

He also deals with claims against solicitors, surveyors and accountants as well as dealing with directors» and officers» liability issues.

In the context of solicitors» disciplinary proceedings, the High Court in Baxendale - Walker v Middleton [2011] EWHC 998 (QB), [2011] All ER (D) 242 (Apr) struck out claims against parties involved in solicitors» disciplinary proceedings against the claimant, as the hearing was covered by judicial immunity and the claims amounted to a collateral attack upon the final decision.

The solicitors were protesting against low legal aid fees, as well as the Carter reforms, which will introduce price competitive tendering and drive many firms out of business or force them to merge.

The court dismissed Sharon Minkin's appeal against her solicitor, Lesley Landberg, in Sharon Minkin v Lesley Landsberg (trading as Barnet Family Law)[2015] EWCA Civ 1152.

Second to the police; that applications for warrants especially against defence solicitors are matters which require considerable care and as the Serious Fraud Office has learnt to its cost in the litigation brought against it by the Tchenguiz brothers, need rigorous compliance with the proper procedures.

Jim Sturman QC warned: «By playing the two sides of the profession off against each other... each time the bar scores a point off solicitors, or solicitors off the bar, we cut our own throats as well as each others.»

Rule 4 (3)(d): The requirement that you are not a party to any criminal or civil proceedings that may lead to disciplinary proceedings being taken against you as a solicitor or foreign lawyer in Singapore or elsewhere

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Litigation privilege is not limited to communications between solicitor and client, but can be asserted against third parties, such as third party investigators with a duty of confidentiality.