It seems that many partners have not yet fully appreciated the effect and potential impact of overlap relief, especially on younger members of a partnership. To some, it is perhaps difficult to understand why a relief can present a problem at all, while others are put off taking action by the complexity of the legislation. […]
ALLEN & Overy insolvency lawyer Gordon Stewart is the first ever lawyer-president of the Society of Practitioners of Insolvency. Stewart takes over from Colin Bird, a partner at accountants Price Waterhouse, who stood down earlier this month. Stewart said: “My appointment as the first non-accountant president illustrates the broad church that SPI has become and […]
Bank’s breach of duty fails to result in recoverable loss Michael John Cunnington v Barclays Bank (1996). QBD (Potter J). Summary: Bank’s breach of duty in failing to notify its customer of a fax from a prospective buyer of cigarettes in Eastern Europe did not render it liable in damages to its customer. Claim by […]
A PARTNER from City firm Penningtons, Andrew Irvine, has joined London firm Edward Lewis. Irvine is the fifth Penningtons partner to join Edward Lewis over the past three years. He joins the commercial litigation department, headed by another ex-Penningtons partner, Brendan Murphy. The recruitment of Penningtons lawyers started in February 1993 with insurance litigation partner […]
John Malpas reports A LEADING European law set has discarded its traditional name in favour of a more distinctive title. Four Raymond Buildings has relaunched itself as Monckton Chambers, named after one of its founder members Sir Walter Monckton, who advised Edward VIII on his abdication. The name change coincides with Richard Fowler QC’s election […]
George v Jacobs and anor – QBD 29 March 1996 Claimant: Linda George, 47 Incident: Medical negligence Injuries: Claimant left a “bladder cripple” after stitch was inadvertently put into her bladder at end of 1989 hysterectomy; main symptom of mistake is incontinence Award: £75,000 Judge: Mr Justice Scott Baker Plaintiff’s solicitors: TV Edwards Defendant’s solicitors: […]
THE DISMISSAL of all CPS lawyers, their re-employment on fixed-term contracts and the use of police to prosecute offences are among a series of options being considered by the service, according to an internal paper. Magistrates Court rights of audience for non-lawyers is another option suggested by the paper which appears to confirm the claim […]
THE SOLICITOR who helped pluck Dempsey the pit bull terrier from death row is to tell MPs why there should be a change in the law. Trevor Cooper is to give evidence before the Home Affairs Select Committee this Wednesday during a session on the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Cooper, partner at Kent firm Sharratts, […]
Linklaters & Paines and Slaughter and May are set to share a multi-million pound City fees jackpot if the proposed merger of BT and Cable & Wireless goes through. The cheque, rumoured to be worth between £70 million and £350 million, would be shared among a number of financial advisers working for the two companies. […]
The Lord Chancellor has introduced rules amending and consolidating the Lands Tribunal Rules 1975, following consultation with the Council on Tribunals. The changes will update the language of the rules and simplify procedures. They include: a simplified way of disposing with small cases quickly and cheaply, simplification of the procedure for deciding cases without a […]
Clyde & Co is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its Hong Kong office. Managing partner Alec Emmerson said the office started with two lawyers and three support staff but had grown to almost 50. Emmerson, who has been the office’s managing partner for more than 12 years, said: “Asia has become a more litigious environment […]
John Malpas reports A barrister and former justices’ clerk is to be awarded an honorary degree by his home city’s university. Keith Clarke, who ran Southampton Magistrates Court for 18 years, will receive his Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Southampton in July. Clarke was nominated for the award by the court in […]