Building an ATE insurance partnership
In a new funding scheme partnership, Hugh James is working with insurance provider ARAG plc, which will allow coverage for all of the firm’s claimant work. Mari Rosser, head of medical negligence, has been coordinating the rollout. She explains how the scheme will work and help improve access to justice.
Navigating after-the-event insurance
Tanya Lansky explains the ins and outs of after-the-event (ATE) insurance, and provides an overview of and tips surrounding the workings of this specialist insurance product.
The long read: legal professional privilege – a guide
Legal professional privilege is a fundamental part of English law. Andrew Wanambwa from Lewis Silkin LLP provides an overview, practical steps to preserve privilege and a handy flowchart.
Litigation funding – what you need to know
Susan Dunn, chair of the Association of Litigation Funders, provides a guide on litigation funding in challenging times.
Damages-based agreements: Proposals for reform
Maura McIntosh explains the proposals to amend the rules relating to damages-based agreements (DBAs), looking at the key issues with the 2013 regulations and how changes might encourage more practitioners to use DBAs.
Missed PPI claims: the next big trend in civil litigation?
What’s the deal with DBA insurance?
A close eye on costs estimates and quotations
Reforming fixed recoverable costs
Funding litigation for intellectual property disputes
A close eye on costs updates
How to get your retainer right
Don't be afraid of the new bill of costs
Why you shouldn't overlook pro bono costs in civil litigation
Kerry Underwood's third party funding update
BTE insurance: Absolute right to own solicitor at all times
The new Bill of Costs - you're probably going to like it, actually
Third party funding: a solicitor's perspective
Hourly rates in retainers: Kerry Underwood on Vilvarajah
Kerry Underwood on Jackson and fixed costs
Guideline hourly rates: call for evidence
Help revise the guideline hourly rates for solicitors by sharing your costs assessments data.
Guideline hourly rates: Costs ruling to uplift bills for Court of Protection work
E-filing mandatory in Senior Courts Costs Office matters from January 2020
Fixed recoverable costs pilot launches January 2019
Webinar: Pro bono cost orders explained (OnDemand)
Switching from legal aid to a CFA
MoJ to increase small claims limit for motoring claims in April 2019 - read our response
Case commentary: Bailey v GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd [2017] EWHC 3195 (QB)
Implementation of electronic bill of costs delayed until 2018
Good news for claimants: court rejects repayment of £400 fixed costs
What you really need to know about Merrix
Jackson fixed recoverable costs review seminar: reminder
Experience and innovation: dispute resolution funding in 2017
MoJ will press on with £5k small claims limit
Jackson to lead government review of fixed recoverable costs
Law Society: impact of courts and tribunal fees need urgent revisiting
