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Parental Indemnity Settlements – Legal or Not? – Not sure? Let us tell you.
Philip Nam is a legal consultant, advocate, costs draftsman and mediator dealing with civil and commercial litigation and disputes. He can be contacted on 0151 230 8931 or philip@whitecollar.webalogic.com I was recently instructed by a firm of solicitors to...
It’s Brexit Day! – What does that mean for Flight Delay Claims, etc?
Today is Brexit Day – the day the UK exits the European Union. A historic day no doubt. What does this mean though for people who are looking to claim for delayed or cancelled flights (EU 261/2004), ferries and cruises (EU 1177/2010)? What about those who use the...
What does your costs draftsman do for you?
I’ve been around a bit now and have found that many of the costs firms and costs draftsmen I’ve come across simply just draft, negotiate and advise on costs – normally at the end of the case but occasionally (these days) on budgets too. For my clients though, this...
(The failure to do the) simple things can costs money Part 4 – Know the rules regarding child settlements
I was recently instructed to provide advice on the costs procedure which followed a ‘settlement’ for a child in a personal injury claim. This was a case that had proceeded via the Low Value Portal. The insurer upon settlement at Stage 2 sent the Claimant’s...
(The failure to do the) Simple Things can Cost Money Part 3 – Failing to fill in an estimate of time on an application notice
I was instructed to act for a Claimant in an application to set aside judgment in a counterclaim. The application notice was fully filled in apart from box 6, the question which asks, “How long do you think the hearing will last?” The notice of hearing made no mention...
(The failure to do the) Simple Things Can Cost Money Part 2 – Infant Approval Hearings – get your paperwork in order
Manchester County Court have a scheme whereby, settlement of infant personal injury claims can be approved by the Court even if the Claimant and Litigation Friend do not turn up to the hearing. The Court at Manchester issue orders with conditions for non-attendance:...
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