How to Prepare for Your First Conversation with a Litigation Solicitor
Thinking of contacting a litigation solicitor about a business dispute? It can feel a little daunting, can’t it? But don’t worry — a bit of preparation goes a long way in making that first conversation as productive and stress-free as possible. Plus, it's not as intimidating as you might think. Here’s a simple guide to […]
Navigating Legal Disputes: Strategies for Success
Dealing with business disputes is no one’s idea of a good time. They're often pricey, stressful, and time-consuming, sucking away precious resources you could better spend running your business or growing your profits. And even if you win in court, the process may leave you lighter in the pocket, with only a fraction of your […]
Why You Should Be Careful with "Without Prejudice" Letters
The recent case of Morris v Williams [2025] EWHC 218 (KB) gives us a valuable lesson in legal letter writing. Spoiler alert – just simply putting "without prejudice – save as to costs" on a letter doesn't guarantee its contents are off-limits in court. What Was the Case About? This case started with a road […]
Negligence and the Consumer Credit Act 1974: Lessons from Bailey v Bijlani & MBNA Ltd [2025] EWHC 175 (KB)
Introduction Imagine going in for dental implant surgery and walking away not only in pain but worse off than when you started. This is exactly what happened in a recent case where a patient was awarded significant damages due to botched dental work. What makes this case even more interesting is that the patient also […]
A worldwide freezing order may be made against a party to recover legal costs
In the recent High Court decision of Wright v McCormack (WFO Judgment) [2024] EWHC 1735 (KB), in the context of recovery of costs following a libel trial, a worldwide freezing order (WFO) was granted against a fraudster who claimed to be the inventor of cryptocurrency. A WFO is a type of injunction ordered by a […]
Can a professional be held accountable for advice given before a contract is agreed?
It is common knowledge that solicitors and other professionals can be held accountable if they fail to perform their responsibilities to the required standard or breach their duty of care. This includes providing negligent advice given during a retainer to act on a client’s behalf. However, how far does this negligence stretch to a professional […]
Disclosure: Court orders independent review of “muddled and jumbled” WhatsApp messages
Redaction refers to the process of censoring pieces of information in a document. For example, a screenshot of text messages showing texts from different dates may be redacted where earlier information is irrelevant. In the Business and Property Courts, redaction of information is permitted via paragraph 16.1, Practice Direction (“PD”) 57AD of the Civil Procedure […]
The importance of limiting a solicitor's involvement in the preparation of an expert's report
Expert evidence is often used during litigation to help the court understand matters where they do not possess the requisite technical or specialist knowledge on the area. Rules govern the use of experts in litigation and are contained in Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”) and Practice Direction 35. Expert evidence is not […]
Can summary judgment be made against ‘persons unknown’?
In the recent High Court case of Mooij v Persons Unknown [2024] EWHC 814 (Comm), the claimant brought a bitcoin fraud claim against multiple defendants, including the first and second "persons unknown" defendants (D1 and D2) who were described as being the fraudsters and beneficiaries of the fraud respectively. Mr Mooij sought summary judgment and […]
Understanding Part 36 Offers Through Hugh Grant’s Legal Battle
In the world of litigation, navigating the complexities of settlement offers, court rules, and the potential risks and rewards of proceeding to trial can be a daunting task. The case of Hugh Grant versus The Sun publisher, News Group Newspapers (NGN), serves as a prime example of the strategic decisions involved in legal disputes and […]