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The extent of the solicitor’s retainer, where does it end…?

Causation and the ‘but for’ test

In this article, first published in the January edition of LexisPSL Construction, Will Buckby and Andrew Croft discuss the recent judgement in Greenwich Millennium Village v Essex Services where the court abandoned the ‘but for’ test in pursuit of a ‘fair result’. for more information please click on the link below.

Marley v Rawlings – Supreme Court Permits Rectification of Will Signed by Wrong Person

Quarterly Case Review – January 2014

This Quarterly Review includes updates on insurance issues involving Accountants, Solicitors, Surveyors, Construction, Irish developments and finishes with a slightly more in depth look at the Mitchell case which will have a substantial impact on all litigation going forward.

The new 2014 ICAEW minimum wording and probate claims

The ICAEW has announced changes to the minimum wording applying from 1 January 2014 to reflect the opening up of probate work to chartered accountants and which is anticipated to take place later this year. In December 2013 the Legal Services Board approved applications by the ICAEW under the Legal Services Act 2007 to become… Read More >

New Insurance Brokers Standards Council launched

A new professional body for insurance brokers, the Insurance Brokers Standards Council, has been formed by brokers themselves in order to meet continued industry concerns regarding standards and the lack of detailed practical guidance available to brokers. We give further details in our article here.

Improving SME Access to Public Procurement

The Government has published the outcome of its consultation on making public sector procurement more accessible to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). It has also published a guidance note titled “Small businesses: GREAT ambition” which contains a summary of its commitments to help small businesses grow. 

Legal Review 2013

2013 saw some important decisions in the area of professional liability. Our Legal Review of 2013 favours on those key decisions affecting a number of different professions including insurance issues faced by professionals and insurers alike. Click on the link below for a PDF copy or here for an e-book version.

Break clauses in commercial leases

This note highlights the practical issues that a tenant should consider when exercising a break clause in a commercial lease. For more information please click the link below.

Business rate exemptions for non-domestic properties

In the current recession, many property owners are struggling to rent out their properties, and their difficulties have been exacerbated by their liability to pay rates on empty properties.  This note sets out the various exemptions for the different property types where the relevant properties are empty. Please click the link below for more information.