Posted in January 2016
‘Dishonesty claims that fail should incur penalties’ »
On January 28th, 2016 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2016.
By John Hyde » A personal injury lawyer who beat a ‘fundamental dishonesty’ defence to a claim has called for costs penalties for defendants who fail with the tactic. Martin Littler, of Cobden House Chambers in Manchester, represented Carol Ravenscroft, who was awarded £3,500 at Manchester County Court last month after suffering injuries caused by […]
View Post »High fees deter solicitors from applying to take silk »
On January 28th, 2016 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2016.
By Chloe Smith » High application fees are deterring solicitors from applying to take silk, according to the body representing solicitor-advocates. The Solicitors’ Association of Higher Courts Advocates (SAHCA) said solicitor-advocates who selffund a QC application end up paying £3,264 more in real terms than the independent bar, after taking into account income tax and […]
View Post »NEW BAR CHAIRMAN »
On January 28th, 2016 MTUK Solicitors wrote on the subject of 2016.
Chantal-Aimée Doerries QC, a commercial barrister from Atkin Chambers has officially taken over as chairman of the Bar Council, while property barrister Louisa Nye from Landmark Chambers now chairs the Young Barristers Committee. [Courtesy – The Law Society Gazette]
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