Latest by Nick Bird

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Challenge to SRA intervention rejected

Published on 11 August 2017. By Nick Bird, Partner and Laura Stocks, Senior Associate

Suspicion of wrongdoing in law firms gives rise to difficult judgments.

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First advice/information decision after BPE

Published on 13 June 2017. By Nick Bird, Partner

On 19 May 2017 His Honour Judge Moulder handed down his judgment in the case of the Halsall and others v Champion Consulting Ltd and others [2017] EWHC 1079 (QB).

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Supreme Court decides on assignment and variation of CFAs

Published on 07 April 2017. By Nick Bird, Partner

In Plevin v Paragon Personal Finance Limited the Supreme Court determined that a CFA had been validly assigned to a new firm and that variations to it after 1 April 2013 were not new agreements.

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Supreme Court judgment on SAAMCo

Published on 22 March 2017. By Nick Bird, Partner

On 22 March 2017 the Supreme Court handed down its decision on the application of SAAMCo to claims against professionals.

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Supreme Court considers the application of SAAMCo to claims against lawyers

Published on 15 December 2016. By Nick Bird, Partner

The test for remoteness of damage in claims against lawyers is going to be examined today and tomorrow by the Supreme Court. The justices hearing the appeal include the president Lord Neuberger together with Lord Mance, Lord Clarke, Lord Sumption and Lord Hodge.

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