Litigation/Dispute Resolution
Merricks and funder settle with consumers set for Mastercard money
The bitter dispute between Walter Merricks and his litigation funder over his £200m settlement of the Mastercard collective action has finally reached a conclusion.
SSB funder launches £20m claim against ATE insurer
One of SSB Law’s litigation funders has launched a £19.5m claim against an ATE insurer it says did not provide the expected cover for cavity wall insulation claims.
Disgraced vaginal mesh solicitor ordered to repay £92k of costs
A solicitor struck off for failing hundreds of women in vaginal mesh claims has been told to return £92,000 in interim costs payments and pay indemnity costs.
Court of Appeal overturns ruling that blew small claims track “to bits”
The Court of Appeal has overturned a judgment which opened the door to “well-resourced parties corresponding their way” out of the small claims track – and would have blown it “to bits”.
Judge hits out at “unpleasant” approach of Winehouse solicitor
The High Court has strongly criticised the solicitor to Amy Winehouse’s father for the “aggressive and unpleasant way” they pursued an unsuccessful claim on his behalf.
Small claims platform aims to expand in size and type of claim
The solicitor co-founder of an automated platform which uses AI to help customers through the small claims process is planning to expand its reach after a strong start.
Restraint order stops international footballer from suing solicitors
The High Court has made an extended civil restraint order against a former Premier League footballer over his continued attempts to sue his former solicitors.
Big spike in conveyancing complaints to Legal Ombudsman
The Legal Ombudsman has reported a 41% increase in the number of complaints about conveyancing, driven by delays, poor communication and post-completion problems.
Mazur review: Regulators seek to move on but LSB criticised
Legal regulators have accepted the Legal Services Board’s finding that they missed opportunities to address the issues that came to a head in the Mazur case.
FCA spends £2m to steer car finance claimants away from lawyers
The FCA has launched a new £2m advertising campaign urging motor finance customers to be “claim confident” and not use a professional representative to make a compensation claim.
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Why brilliant lawyers sometimes fail
A question that often strikes a chord with partners in law firms is this: why is it that individuals who excel in one role sometimes struggle when promoted into another?
What LeO’s data tells us about client service in personal injury
With court backlogs, insurer delays and increasingly complex cases, maintaining client care in personal injury work can be difficult, but the data suggests the industry is falling short.
Your landlord clients have prepared for the wrong law
Lawyers advising major landlords and build-to-rent operators have spent the better part of a year on the Renters’ Rights Act. A good deal of that advice has been aimed at the wrong risk.
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