Features and Comment

We commission exclusive articles from leading practitioners and commentators, on contentious civil practice, including costs, fees, funding, disclosure, ADR, court rules and procedure, and relief from sanctions

Success story: Client service in serious injury cases

2019-12-13T10:18:00+00:00By Richard Clark

The judges at the 2019 Excellence Awards were impressed by CFG Law’s ‘Client First Service’, which focuses on understanding the needs and wellbeing of clients who have suffered a catastrophic injury. We asked Richard Clark, chief executive officer, about the firm’s approach.

Civil Litigation in 2019: a year in review

2019-12-13T09:34:00+00:00By Rajinder Rai, John Cuss

This year saw a whole host of changes in litigation for practitioners. Civil Litigation Section committee members Rajinder Rai and John Cuss offer their personal recaps on key developments in 2019 and explain what to expect in 2020.

FAQ: strange and unusual citations

2019-12-11T16:32:00+00:00

The Law Society Library explains what those very odd citations may be.

Judicial College Guidelines: what’s new in the 15th edition?
2019-12-06T10:10:00+00:00By John Cuss
Damages-based agreements: Proposals for reform
2019-12-03T15:43:00+00:00By Maura McIntosh
DIY justice?
2019-11-28T16:46:00+00:00By Zoe Osborne, Peter Ibrahim
Disclosure pilot: still too much information?
2019-10-21T11:18:00+01:00By Elizabeth Gibson
Four key characteristics to look for when instructing an expert witness
2019-10-10T16:24:00+01:00By Arthur Harverd

Freelance solicitors
2019-09-30T11:15:00+01:00By Marzena Lipman
On the record: making the most of time recording
2019-08-14T13:08:00+01:00By Andrew Moir, Amanda Chaboryk
The new discount rate – striking a fair balance?
2019-08-12T12:59:00+01:00By John Cuss
My legal life: Kerry Underwood
2019-08-12T07:21:00+01:00By Kerry Underwood

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