The advent of ABSs has knocked the referral fee debate off the front page, says David Greene
What next for referral fees, asks Patrick Allen
Since the publication of the Legal Services Board (LSB) report on referral fees there has been much debate on their role in the legal profession with a particular onus on their impact in personal injury claims
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has proposed a dramatic cut to the success fees lawyers can charge for winning defamation cases, days after the publication of Jackson LJ’s final report.
Plans to introduce a tough stance on "no win no fee"likely to spark opposition.
Sean Brannigan QC & Elspeth Owens look closely at who pays fees & costs in adjudications
Paul Ashurst plunges into the murky waters of contingency fees
Ian Gascoigne considers the effect of economic conditions in measuring loss
Yarl’s Wood Immigration Ltd and others v Bedfordshire Police Authority [2008] EWHC 2207 (Comm), [2008] All ER (D) 18 (Oct)
Field Common Ltd v Elmbridge Borough Council [2008] EWHC 2079 (Ch), [2008] All ER (D) 141 (Aug)
Sports, education and charities practice welcomes senior associate
Partner and head of commercial litigation joins in Chelmsford
Firm strengthens Glasgow corporate practice with partner hire