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Burges Salmon Arbitration Basics: ad hoc vs institutional arbitration

This article sets out the key considerations for the parties when choosing whether to opt for an ad hoc or an institutional arbitration
14 October 2022

Burges Salmon Arbitration Basics: arbitration vs litigation

In this article, we look at some of the key issues to consider when choosing arbitration as compared to litigation
27 September 2022

Burges Salmon Arbitration Basics: Key ingredients for the Arbitration Agreement

This article identifies the hallmarks of arbitration as a dispute resolution process and why it is an attractive option for parties to consider when drafting their agreements
16 August 2022

Publication

The End of the Road for SAAMCO?

The seminal SAAMCO principle has been re-stated and re-purposed by the Supreme Court
07 September 2021

SAAMCo principles and contributory negligence: a reminder for claimants

Lloyds Bank Plc v McBains Cooper Consulting Limited examines the extent to which a professional advisor may be liable for a claimant's loss and how damages can be reduced by contributory negligence.
03 May 2018

Can you rely on the Law Society to “Find a Solicitor”?

Whether (or not) the Law Society owes solicitors and members of the public a duty of care when they use the "Find a Solicitor" website database will be the subject of a public trial.
24 November 2017

The Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017: What you should know

The Reporting on Payment Practices and Performance Regulations 2017 are now in force and apply to all companies and LLPs that meet the threshold test. We look at the requirements of the Regulations.
20 June 2017

Unintended consequences: restructuring wipes out loss in negligent advice claim

The Supreme Court has unanimously held that the distinction between a company and its owner is crucial in considering whether damages are payable as a result of negligent advice given to the company.
02 June 2017

Supreme Court restates SAAMCO principle in landmark judgment

In a unanimous landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has restated the SAAMCO principle and, in doing so, overruled much of the last 20 years' judicial interpretation of a notoriously difficult case.
04 April 2017

How far is too far? Wellesley's impact on remoteness of damage in professional liability

A look at the impact of the Wellesley judgment on recoverable losses where a professional is liable concurrently in contract and in tort, focusing on Timothy Wright v Lewis Silkin LLP.
18 January 2017

What’s on the horizon for professional negligence?

Dispute Resolution Festive Forecast: today, we look at the likely “hot spots” for professional negligence claims in 2017 and beyond.
09 December 2016

Delegate carefully or risk liability

Leigh Day found not to have discharged its duty of care.
25 July 2016
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