All Professional negligence articles – Page 6
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NewsSolicitors' relief at Raleys judgment on professional negligence
Court of Appeal ruling that a firm which admitted breach of duty was liable for ‘loss of chance’ damages to a client was overturned by the Supreme Court.
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NewsInsurer on the hook for costs in negligence claim over 'Mafia' development
Sitting in the High Court, Mr Justice Foskett exercised the court’s discretion to award non-party costs in ‘exceptional circumstances’.
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NewsNegligent firm to pay claimant £78k - despite her 'tainted with illegality' purchase
Court of Appeal judge finds ‘no public interest’ in allowing firm to avoid its professional obligations.
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NewsSupreme Court to hear appeal from firm blamed for missed claim
Court will consider burden of proof on claimant for showing potential losses.
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Linklaters settles dispute with former Arsenal investor
Claim was filed last year against magic circle firm and Deloitte.
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NewsJudge throws out inquest negligence claim against Leigh Day
Claimant said human rights firm had not asked the right questions, but court rules criticism was 'unfair and misguided'.
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NewsAppeal rules against seller's solicitors in crucial Dreamvar liability case
Vendor’s solicitors found to bear responsibility for losses in the event of conveyancing fraud.
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NewsClient's negligence claim over £465k divorce payout is kept alive
Firm had attempted to have claim struck out as an attack on the district judge’s decision.
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FeatureLitigation – 2017 in review
BPE Solicitors v Hughes-Holland [2017] UKSC 21, a solicitors’ negligence claim, was the Supreme Court’s first opportunity to review the 20-year-old House of Lords SAAMCO principle, which underpins the calculation of loss in professional negligence claims. The court reaffirmed the SAAMCO judgment, referred to by Lord Sumption as ‘one of ...
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NewsFirms braced for negligence flood over ground rent advice
Conveyancing sector also waiting on outcome of crucial fraudster liability appeal.
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NewsJackson's scorn for 'artificial claims stirred up by advertisements'
Appeal dismisses negligence claim against firm after scope of retainer found to have been filled by original lawyers.
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NewsLinklaters faces negligence claim over Arsenal shares sale
Magic circle firm advised businesswoman on sale of shares in 2011.
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NewsFarrers cleared of negligence over £5m trust fund
Firm praised by judge for ensuring wealthy client was not a 'victim of his own folly'.
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NewsLaw firm liable over 'mafia' property scheme
Giambrone told it is liable to compensate clients who lost money after investigation into Italian property.
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FeaturePII special: Cutting negligence claims
Insurers should come clean on specific behaviours giving rise to claims.
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NewsCMS faces ‘breach of duty’ claim in investment dispute
Sixth largest law firm targeted in £65m claim involving Swarovski family funds.
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NewsBird & Bird loses negligence appeal over £26m property
Court of Appeal says there is no basis to upset High Court judge's conclusion.
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NewsLitigation expert Stewarts Law sued over lapsed PI claim
Judge rules appeal cannot be upheld involving paralysed lorry driver with long-running claim.
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NewsDefunct miners claim firm must pay £15k for negligent advice
Judge says it is ‘too easy’ for negligent firms such as Raleys - and their insurers - to obstruct claimants.