239 articles over 48 pages
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Show and tell - the new disclosure rules - NEW
09 May 2013In this article, Michael Axe focuses on the new obligations regarding the disclosure of physical and electronic documents, which came in to effect on 1 April 2013, when the so-called "Jackson Reforms" overhauled the way in which court proceedings are conducted in England and Wales.
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Part 36 Offers - new penalties for unreasonable defendants - NEW
09 May 2013Michael Axe considers how substantial additional penalties may now be available to a Claimant from a Defendant who fails to beat a Claimant's Part 36 settlement offer, thanks to recent changes to the court rules.
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How to avoid… losing privilege and confidentiality - NEW
09 May 2013In the latest in our series of articles on “How to avoid…” common legal problems, Michael Axe summarises some of the steps that you can take to ensure that your confidential and privileged communications remain protected from disclosure in legal proceedings.
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A privilege, not a right - Supreme Court refuses to extend Legal Professional Privilege to accountants and non-lawyers - NEW
09 May 2013Michael Axe reports on the eagerly anticipated Supreme Court decision that confirms that confidential communications between clients and their accountants are not protected from disclosure by Legal Professional Privilege, and so highlights the dangers of seeking legal advice from non-lawyers.
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Why can't I get a straight answer? - NEW
08 May 2013Parties going through a divorce are prone to ask the perfectly reasonable question - "What will I get?" Unfortunately for the clients and divorce lawyers, there invariably isn’t such a straight answer, which should encourage alternative forms of resolving your disputes, before you let the Courts make the decision for you.