Litigation

Celebrity offspring's right to privacy

20/06/2008

The right to privacy came before the Court of Appeal in the recent case of David Murray -v - Big Pictures (UK) Limited. The Court had the opportunity in the case to consider the tensions between Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights (the "Convention") which provides for freedom of expression and Article 8 which provides for respect for private and family life, home and correspondence.

Office of Fair Trading ("OFT"): Dawn Raids

07/04/2008

The OFT has announced it will focus in particular on the construction market (and related services); manufacturers of construction products; demolition companies; financial services and the telecommunications industry. However, it also has power to investigate (and has investigated) other sectors.

Guide to Unfair Prejudice Against Shareholders

01/02/2008

This Guide explains Unfair Prejudice under English Law in general terms. The intention of the Guide is not, however, to advise you on whether or not to petition for unfair prejudice (which will depend on the facts of your case). The subject of unfair prejudice is a complex area and no guide can ever set out all the factors relating to a particular case. THIS GUIDE IS NOT THEREFORE A SUBSTITUTE FOR DETAILED ADVICE ON YOUR CASE. If you would like further explanation of any points in this guide, please contact us.

Client Information Guide to Part 36 Offers

30/06/2007

The intention of this Guide is not to advise you on whether or not to make or accept a Part 36 Offer or Payment (which will depend on the facts of your own case). The subject of Part 36 Offers is a complex area and no guide can ever set out all the factors relating to a particular case. THIS GUIDE IS NOT THEREFORE A SUBSTITUTE FOR DETAILED ADVICE ON YOUR CASE. If you would like further explanation of any points in this Guide, please contact us.

Mediation In Civil Court Proceedings in England and Wales

30/06/2007

This Guide outlines mediation (in England and Wales) in general terms. The intention of this guide is not to advise you on whether or not to opt for mediation, as this will depend on the circumstances of your case. No guide can ever set out all the factors relating to a particular case. THIS GUIDE IS NOT THEREFORE A SUBSTITUTE FOR DETAILED ADVICE ON YOUR CASE. If you would like further explanation of any points in this guide, please contact us.

Points for Potential Claimants

30/06/2007

The greatest potential benefit in taking your opponent to court is of course if you win at trial or achieve a satisfactory settlement. However, win or lose, there are various factors that you should consider carefully before commencing Court proceedings.

Points for Potential Defendants

30/06/2007

The greatest potential benefit in defending a claim is of course if you are successful at trial or achieve a satisfactory settlement.

The Ingredients for a Successful Mediation

30/06/2007

Mediation has ceased to be a novelty. Once regarded by many civil litigators as at worst a threat to fees and at best slightly fuzzy and oddball, mediation has become almost a routine step. However, within this increasing familiarity lurks a danger - that mediation comes to be regarded as simply a procedural step, in the same way as, for example, disclosure, and that the impressive success rate statistics, which have been such a selling point, begin to decline.

Guide to Injunctions

01/01/2004