James Perry
James Perry is director technical at DWF and co-manager of the recoveries team. He is also a member of the Civil Litigation Section committee.
FeatureOver-engineering court reforms: the unwelcomed art of not keeping it simple
James Perry offers a personal perspective on the court reforms and how they risk complicating litigation further, instead of simplifying the system.
FeatureIt’s not your (de)fault
Or is it? James Perry looks at an update to the rules on default judgments that may trip up the unsuspecting claimant litigator.
NewsTaking an interest in interest
Alison Kirby and Alastair Shaw join James Perry to hone in on interest and how it can be pleaded to your client’s advantage.
NewsRight to be forgotten
This podcast is a whistlestop of recent developments to the right to be forgotten.
NewsLitigants in person
James Perry, Alison Kirby and Alastair Shaw, members of the Civil Litigation Section committee, discuss recent developments in the case of Barton v Wright Hassall.
Feature2017 in review
Section committee members James Perry and Alison Kirby give their personal take on some of the key developments in civil litigation this year, and share their predictions for 2018.
FeatureThe benefits of collecting business-to-business debts
July saw the eagerly anticipated publication of Lord Justice Jackson’s views on fixed costs. As with any set of proposals, there will ultimately be winners and losers.
NewsShould the court permit claimants to amend the claim form?
James Perry provides commentary on Wiseman v Marston’s Plc.
FeatureDisclosure: have we been getting it wrong?
James Perry reports on a recent judgment which suggests a rigorous change to the way litigators approach disclosure.