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Mervyn Lambert Plant Ltd and Another v Knights Solicitors: QBD 28 Jan 2022

Professional negligence claim brought by the Claimants against the Defendant, a firm of solicitors, in tort and for breach of contract. Judges: Dan Squires QC (Sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) Citations: [2022] EWHC 165 (QB) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Professional Negligence, Contract Updated: 03 April 2022; Ref: scu.671641

Thomas v Hugh James Ford Simey Solicitors: CA 4 Sep 2017

Appeal by a claimant against the dismissal of his action against former solicitors for professional negligence. The point of principle which arises is whether solicitors acting in a high volume, fixed costs scheme for low value personal injury cases, are under a duty to advise about heads of claim which the client has said he … Continue reading Thomas v Hugh James Ford Simey Solicitors: CA 4 Sep 2017

Moseley v Solicitors Regulation Authority: Admn 28 Jun 2013

Appeal against an order of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal striking off the claimant from the roll of solicitors. He was found guilty of four allegations. In essence, he had been adjudged bankrupt. The four allegations relate to his failure to disclose an interest in property to the official receiver and, thereafter, holding himself out as … Continue reading Moseley v Solicitors Regulation Authority: Admn 28 Jun 2013

Stevensdrake Ltd (T/A Stevensdrake Solicitors) v Hunt: CA 31 Jul 2017

SL appeals against a judgment dismissing SL’s claim against SH for its fees under a CFA dated 10 April 2008 for legal services provided in relation to the liquidation of Sunbow Limited, of which SH was the liquidator. Judges: Briggs, Hamblen LJJ Citations: [2017] EWCA Civ 1173 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Legal Professions, … Continue reading Stevensdrake Ltd (T/A Stevensdrake Solicitors) v Hunt: CA 31 Jul 2017

Asghar and Co Solicitors v Habib (Unfair Dismissal): EAT 15 May 2017

EAT UNFAIR DISMISSAL – Constructive dismissal Constructive dismissal – breach of contract – affirmation The ET had made findings as to repudiatory breach of contract that went beyond the case pursued by the Claimant, specifically finding that the last straw was an act that had taken place on 14 August 2014, some weeks after the … Continue reading Asghar and Co Solicitors v Habib (Unfair Dismissal): EAT 15 May 2017

The Secretary of State for Justice, The Lord Chancellor v SVS Solicitors: QBD 11 May 2017

The solicitors representing a defendant had claimed for the costs of examining 1571 pages of electronic materials. The Lord Chancellot now appealed against an order for their payment in the graduated payment scheme. Judges: Holroyde J Citations: [2017] EWHC 1045 (QB), [2017] WLR(D) 320 Links: Bailii, WLRD Jurisdiction: England and Wales Legal Aid, Costs Updated: … Continue reading The Secretary of State for Justice, The Lord Chancellor v SVS Solicitors: QBD 11 May 2017

Godfrey Morgan Solicitors (A Firm) v Armes: CA 2 May 2017

‘The issue in this appeal is whether a defendant joined to proceedings by way of amendment outside the limitation period, and sued in the alternative to the existing defendant, has been added to the claim as a new party or has been substituted for the existing defendant, for the purposes of the Civil Procedure Rules … Continue reading Godfrey Morgan Solicitors (A Firm) v Armes: CA 2 May 2017

Minton Morrill Solicitors, Regina (on The Application of) v The Lord Chancellor: Admn 24 Mar 2017

The court was asked whether the Legal Aid Agency was right to refuse to allow payments claimed by the claimant solicitors for work done on certain applications to the European Court of Human Rights. Judges: Kerr J Citations: [2017] EWHC 612 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Costs Updated: 24 March 2022; Ref: scu.581615

Solicitors Regulation Authority v Wingate and Another: Admn 7 Feb 2017

Orders following principal judgment Judges: Holman J Citations: [2017] EWHC 505 (Admin) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: See Also – Solicitors Regulation Authority v Wingate and Another Admn 21-Dec-2016 The SRA alleged that the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal had erred in not finding proven some of the serious allegations against the defendant solicitors proven. … Continue reading Solicitors Regulation Authority v Wingate and Another: Admn 7 Feb 2017

Mcfarland-Cruickshanks v England Kerr Hands Solicitors Ltd: ComC 22 Mar 2021

The Claimant sought orders striking out the Defence and Counterclaim, alternatively for summary judgment. Judges: HHJ Worster (Sitting as a Judge of the High Court) Citations: [2021] EWHC 525 (Comm), [2021] 4 WLR 57, [2021] WLR(D) 196, [2021] PNLR 20 Links: Bailii, WLRD Jurisdiction: England and Wales Professional Negligence, Costs Updated: 23 March 2022; Ref: … Continue reading Mcfarland-Cruickshanks v England Kerr Hands Solicitors Ltd: ComC 22 Mar 2021

Bott and Co Solicitors Ltd v Ryanair Dac: CA 12 Feb 2019

Existence and exercise of an equitable lien by solicitors over part of damages reserved from that paid direct to clients to cover their fees. Judges: Lewison, Simon, Lindblom LJJ Citations: [2019] EWCA Civ 143, [2019] WLR(D) 84, [2019] 1 Costs LR 113, [2019] PNLR 16, [2019] 1 WLR 3375 Links: Bailii, WLRD Jurisdiction: England and … Continue reading Bott and Co Solicitors Ltd v Ryanair Dac: CA 12 Feb 2019

Richard Buxton (Solicitors) v Mills-Owens and Another: CA 23 Feb 2010

The solicitors felt that the instructions received from their client were to pursue points which neither they nor counsel thought were properly arguable. They withdrew from the case, and now appealed against a refusal of their costs on the basis that they having once accepted a retainer a solicitor could not withdraw. Held: The appeal … Continue reading Richard Buxton (Solicitors) v Mills-Owens and Another: CA 23 Feb 2010

AIB Group (UK) Plc v Mark Redler and Co Solicitors: SC 5 Nov 2014

Bank not to recover more than its losses The court was asked as to the remedy available to the appellant bank against the respondent, a firm of solicitors, for breach of the solicitors’ custodial duties in respect of money entrusted to them for the purpose of completing a loan which was to be secured by … Continue reading AIB Group (UK) Plc v Mark Redler and Co Solicitors: SC 5 Nov 2014

Williams and Another v HCB Solicitors Ltd: CA 1 Feb 2017

The claimant appealed against summary dismissal of his claim for professional negligence againt his former solicitors in the conduct of the making of a share purchase agreement. Held: the appeal succeeded and the matter was sent for trial. Judges: Longmore, Kitchin, Floyd LJJ Citations: [2017] EWCA Civ 38 Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Professional … Continue reading Williams and Another v HCB Solicitors Ltd: CA 1 Feb 2017

Slingsby v Griffith Smith Solicitors: EAT 5 Aug 2008

EAT UNFAIR DISMISSAL Reason for dismissal including substantial other reason Reasonableness of dismissal PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE Delay in ET judgment The Employment Tribunal found in favour of the Claimant on his claims of unfair dismissal and awarded compensation with 25% uplift. On the Claimant’s appeal to set aside the Judgment and remit for a fresh … Continue reading Slingsby v Griffith Smith Solicitors: EAT 5 Aug 2008

Various North Point Pall Mall Purchasers v 174 Law Solicitors Ltd: ChD 10 Jan 2022

Sale of land – Stakeholder – Off-plan fractional residential development scheme – Buyers’ deposits held by seller’s solicitor to order of buyer company established to protect buyers’ interests – Authority to release deposits – Construction of stakeholder contract – Estoppel by convention Whether claim for breach of stakeholder contract sounding in debt or damages – … Continue reading Various North Point Pall Mall Purchasers v 174 Law Solicitors Ltd: ChD 10 Jan 2022

Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd v Khan and Others: ChD 12 Jan 2022

Judgment of the court following the hearing of two applications for an order for the committal of the First Defendant on the basis that she failed to comply with two orders Judges: Mr Justice Leech Citations: [2022] EWHC 45 (Ch) Links: Bailii Jurisdiction: England and Wales Contempt of Court, Legal Professions Updated: 31 January 2022; … Continue reading Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd v Khan and Others: ChD 12 Jan 2022

Kelcey and Hall Solicitors v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 25 Oct 2012

PAYE -appeal against the penalty imposed for the late payment of PAYE- Schedule 56 Finance Act 2009- although HMRC spoke to appellant on a monthly basis they failed to inform him that the penalty regime would be vigorously enforced and instead told him that they were not sure how it would work – in accordance … Continue reading Kelcey and Hall Solicitors v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 25 Oct 2012

Law v Raleys Solicitors: CA 19 Apr 2016

Renewed application to bring a second appeal against the order of District Judge Pema made on 23rd December 2014 in that he permitted the defendants in the claim to rely upon Facebook and surveillance evidence that was not disclosed prior to the service of witness statements. Macur LJ [2016] EWCA Civ 642 Bailii England and … Continue reading Law v Raleys Solicitors: CA 19 Apr 2016

AA Solicitors Ltd (T/A AA Solicitors) and Another v Majid: EAT 23 Jun 2016

EAT Sex Discrimination: Injury To Feelings – Unsuccessful challenge to quantum of award for injury to feelings in a sexual harassment claim. Application of Vento guidelines and whether award manifestly excessive. Employment Tribunals are entitled to take account of cogent evidence of changes in the value of money over time, when considering whether the boundaries … Continue reading AA Solicitors Ltd (T/A AA Solicitors) and Another v Majid: EAT 23 Jun 2016

Sajid v Bond Adams Llp Solicitors: EAT 3 Jun 2016

EAT Practice and Procedure: Striking-Out/Dismissal – The Employment Judge erred in law in striking out the Claimant’s claims of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination in respect of dismissal. He ought to have applied Tayside Public Transport Co Ltd t/a Travel Dundee v Reilly [2012] IRLR 755 CS at paragraph 30. There was a crucial core … Continue reading Sajid v Bond Adams Llp Solicitors: EAT 3 Jun 2016

Azam and Co Solicitors v Legal Services Commission: CA 10 Sep 2010

Claim a declaration that their exclusion by the Legal Services Commission from a tendering process for the carrying out of publicly funded work in relation to immigration was unlawful. [2010] EWCA Civ 1194, [2011] Eu LR 131 Bailii Public Contracts Regulations 2006 England and Wales Legal Professions, European Updated: 18 January 2022; Ref: scu.425605

Handley and Another v Lake Jackson Solicitors (A Firm) and Others: CA 24 May 2016

‘Questions have arisen as to the correct destination for an appeal in circumstances where (a) there has been an appeal to the county court which has either been determined by a judgment of the court on its merits or withdrawn; (b) the county court has made, or declined to make, an order for costs in … Continue reading Handley and Another v Lake Jackson Solicitors (A Firm) and Others: CA 24 May 2016

MK Law Solicitors Ltd, Regina (on The Application of) v The Lord Chancellor: Admn 20 May 2016

Challenge by the claimant solicitors to a decision by the Lord Chancellor made through the Legal Aid Agency, that the claimant was not entitled to join an additional duty solicitor scheme, in circumstances where it determined that certain additional firms who had succeeded in the duty procurement tender, that was then abandoned by the Lord … Continue reading MK Law Solicitors Ltd, Regina (on The Application of) v The Lord Chancellor: Admn 20 May 2016

Dechert Solicitors, Regina (on The Application of) v Southwark Crown Court: Admn 14 Jun 2001

Application for the judicial review of an Order made in a criminal matter against a Mr Daulby. His solicitors, who are the Claimants in these judicial review proceedings, sought directions in respect of the Restraint Order which had been made by the High Court in respect of Mr Daulby and restrained him from dealing with … Continue reading Dechert Solicitors, Regina (on The Application of) v Southwark Crown Court: Admn 14 Jun 2001

Levi Solicitors Llp v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 10 Nov 2011

VAT default surcharge – request for a Time To Pay arrangement under S.108 Finance Act 2009 – arrangement agreed after protracted delay – dispute as to period(s) for which arrangement was to relate – whether arrangement included disputed period or operated retrospectively from date of request [2011] UKFTT 727 (TC) Bailii England and Wales VAT … Continue reading Levi Solicitors Llp v Revenue and Customs: FTTTx 10 Nov 2011

Brett Wilson Llp v Person(s) Unknown, Responsible for The Operation and Publication of The Website www.solicitorsfromhelluk.com: QBD 16 Sep 2015

The claimant solicitors sought remedies against the unknown publishers of the respondent website which was said to publish material defamatory of them, and to ampunt to harassment. Held: The alleged defamatory meanings were not challenged by the defendants. The pleaded allegations made out a case for the grant of injunctions against the defendants. The court … Continue reading Brett Wilson Llp v Person(s) Unknown, Responsible for The Operation and Publication of The Website www.solicitorsfromhelluk.com: QBD 16 Sep 2015

Abbey National Plc v Frost (Formerly Practising As Harold Weston Frost and Co) and Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund Limited Intervenor: CA 4 Feb 1999

[1999] EWCA Civ 707, [1999] 1 WLR 1080 Bailii England and Wales Cited by: Cited – Cameron v Liverpool Victoria Insurance Co Ltd SC 20-Feb-2019 The Court was asked in what circumstances is it permissible to sue an unnamed defendant? The respondent was injured when her car collided with another. The care was insured but … Continue reading Abbey National Plc v Frost (Formerly Practising As Harold Weston Frost and Co) and Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund Limited Intervenor: CA 4 Feb 1999

Power v Meloy Whittle Robinson Solicitors: CA 2 Jul 2014

The court itself had failed to effect proper service because of an administrative error. Held: The Court rejected the submission that the claimant need not necessarily demonstrate that there was no way in which he could have effected service according to the rules within the period of validity of the claim form. [2014] EWCA Civ … Continue reading Power v Meloy Whittle Robinson Solicitors: CA 2 Jul 2014

Goldsmith Williams Solicitors v E.Surv Ltd: CA 11 Nov 2015

‘The appeal raises what we were told was an important issue as to the scope of the duty of solicitors instructed on behalf of both the proposed mortgagor and mortgagee of property.’ Patten LJ, Sir Stanley Burnton [2015] EWCA Civ 1147 Bailii Civil Liability (Contribution) Act 1978 England and Wales Professional Negligence Updated: 06 January … Continue reading Goldsmith Williams Solicitors v E.Surv Ltd: CA 11 Nov 2015

Barton v Wright Hassall Solicitors Llp: CA 16 Jun 2015

Application for leave to appeal Longmore LJ [2015] EWCA Civ 757 Bailii England and Wales Cited by: Leave – Barton v Wright Hassall Llp CA 23-Mar-2016 Application under CPR 6.15(2) for an order that steps already taken to bring a claim form to the attention of the defendant, but falling short of good service under … Continue reading Barton v Wright Hassall Solicitors Llp: CA 16 Jun 2015

Chamberlin Solicitors v Emokpae: EAT 15 Jun 2004

[2004] UKEAT 0989 – 03 – 1506 Bailii England and Wales Cited by: See Also – Chamberlin Solicitors, Emezie v Emokpae EAT 15-Mar-2004 EAT Sex Discrimination – Detriment. . .On Appeal from – Igen Ltd v Wong CA 18-Feb-2005 Proving Discrimination – Two Stage Process Each appeal raised procedural issues in discrimination cases, asking where, … Continue reading Chamberlin Solicitors v Emokpae: EAT 15 Jun 2004

EAD Solicitors Llp and 7 Others v Abrams: EAT 5 Jun 2015

EAT Age Discrimination – Can a corporate body which is a member of an LLP claim to have suffered detriment because of the protected characteristic of an individual who happened to be its principal shareholder and member? An Employment Judge’s affirmative answer to this question was correct, and arguments that because only an individual could … Continue reading EAD Solicitors Llp and 7 Others v Abrams: EAT 5 Jun 2015

Solicitors Regulation Authority v Ali Chan and Others: Admn 28 Sep 2015

The respondent solicitors had been disciplined by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. The SRA now complained that the findings and punishment should have been more extensive. They wree said to have introduced clients to purported Stamp Duty savings schemes without explaining properly the risks involved and commissions being paid. Dishonesty was not alleged, but there was … Continue reading Solicitors Regulation Authority v Ali Chan and Others: Admn 28 Sep 2015

Solicitors Regulation Authority, Regina (on The Application of) v Imran: Admn 22 Jul 2015

The Authority appealed aganst atwo year sysupension imposed on the respondent solicitor by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, saying that it was too light. He had been sentenced to imprisonment after being found guilty, having had somebody else agree to take responsibility and points for his speeding offence. Held: The Tribunal had not misundertood the extent … Continue reading Solicitors Regulation Authority, Regina (on The Application of) v Imran: Admn 22 Jul 2015

In re Sandbrook Solicitors: Admn 18 May 2015

The court was concerned at what it said was a pattern of applications by the respondent firm of making urgent ex parte applications to restrain removal of an applicant, but where proceedings were not then formally served. Green J, Raynor QC HHJ [2015] EWHC 2473 (Admin) Bailii Immigration, Legal Professions Updated: 04 January 2022; Ref: … Continue reading In re Sandbrook Solicitors: Admn 18 May 2015