Michael Booth QC argues that the present approach to the giving of evidence in civil cases is contrary to the interests of justice and to efficient trial preparation. Witness to the truth Anyone with any current experience of civil litigation knows that usually evidence in civil litigation is given by witness statement which stands as evidence … Michael Booth QC argues that the present approach to the giving of evidence in civil cases is contrary to the interests of justice and…
Louis Doyle, Barrister, Kings Chambers, Manchester & Leeds Cross-border insolvency has been very fertile ground in recent times. For example, in Re Oilexco Northsea Ltd, Harms Offshore AHT v Bloom [2009] EWCA Civ 632 the Court of Appeal held that the court has jurisdiction to restrain two German creditors, which had obtained relief from the New York … Comi, The Stanford Collapse and the Restraint of Foreign Enforcement: 2009 Developments in Cross Boarder Insolvency Proceedings
by Jonathan D.C. Turner, barrister, 13 Old Square Chambers Tax is not the only thing set to change on 6 April 2011. Another change of importance to everyone concerned with commercial property will take effect on the same date: the application of Chapter I of the Competition Act 1998 to agreements which create, alter, transfer or … Land Agreements and the Competition Act 1998
In search of the Gold Standard “Maison d’Or” was a luxury home being built for a multi-millionaire in Jersey. It was never quite finished, was never occupied, and was eventually demolished, the owner asserting that it was so badly designed and built, that its faults could not be remedied without starting again. He mounted an … Pitfalls in the specification, inspection and approval of the quality of workmanship
Mason Hayes is a niche commercial law firm with offices in Manchester and London. Established in 2002 the reputation of the firm continues to grow as to the quality of the firm’s clients and the matters with which it deals. The firm which embraces an internal culture of enthusiasm, commitment and motivation prides itself on … Mason Hayes, an innovative law firm
Businesses have faced difficult trading conditions for at least eighteen months, some may say significantly longer. Whilst there are some small positive trends businesses are still failing with depressing regularity. Recent statistics suggest that companies employing between 26 and 50 people are particularly at risk. Businesses that have made it this far may think they … Tough Times Ahead?
It has long been established by the principles enunciated within the case of Re Lloyds Bank Ltd v Eastwood that the costs of In House Counsel on an inter partes basis are recoverable, such costs would be allowed in the usual manner and that they would be assessed using the conventional method of assessment in all … Recovery of In House Counsel Costs
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