High Court rules on generic advice and BFAs: practical takeaways
In a stark warning to solicitors, R Lawyers v Mr Daily explores the consequences of general and ambiguous template advice.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Managing risk and implied undertakings
Recent decision examines obligations under Harman undertakings. Solicitors should ensure that clients understand their obligations or risk contempt of court.
By Lucy Williams and Milica Vukancic - 2 min read
Solicitors acting as trustees: When beneficiaries seek access to trust documents
Practical tips for solicitors on avoiding conflict with beneficiaries whilst acting as a trustee.
By David Knibbs and Caitlin Watson - 2 min read
High conflict personalities and legal disputes
Parties are often locked in lengthy litigation due to the high conflict personalities involved and this exacts a huge toll on parties and professionals involved.
By Rachel Northcott - 1 min read
The cost of litigation: Avoiding personal costs orders
A solicitor may be liable for costs orders if they conduct litigation unreasonably, incompetently or without reasonable prospects of success.
By Catherine Hing and Natalie Sullivan - 2 min read
Russia/Ukraine sanctions: are you or your clients at risk of breaching the sanctions?
Lawyers should ensure they are aware of and be able to advise their clients in relation to whether they may be in breach of sanction…
By Lucy Williams and Nicola Mostert - 2 min read
To text or not to text: lawyering via chat apps, social media and messaging
As practitioners incorporate the use of social media into their practices, they need to consider the limitations and risks of social media.
By Elissa Baxter and Nitesh Patel - 2 min read
A foot in each boat: dangers in acting for more than one party
What dangers arise if a solicitor decides to help by acting for multiple parties? Some guidelines for deciding whether it’s worth the risk…
By Gina Tasoulis - 2 min read
Dangers for solicitors acting on intra-family transactions
As awareness grows of the prevalence of elder abuse in the community, solicitors need to be alert to the potential issues with intra-family transactions.
By Jen McMillan - 2 min read
Settlement perils and client regret: what can solicitors do to protect themselves?
The prospect of a client experiencing settlement regret is never far from the minds of litigation lawyers.
By Glenda Carry - 3 min read
The dangers of communicating directly with the court
Practical guidance for legal practitioners on how to communicate with judges’ chambers.
By Baron Alder and Elissa Baxter - 5 min read