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Solicitors' Claims: A Practical Guide

Solicitors' Claims: A Practical Guide

Name: Solicitors' Claims: A Practical Guide
Brand: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
SKU: 9780414031821
Price: 1361.88 HKD
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Author: Anna Crew; CMS Cameron McKenna
ISBN: 9780414031821

Edited by Anna Crew · CMS Cameron McKenna

Sweet & Maxwell U.K. September 2013

Specifications

ISBN-13: 9780414031821
Publisher: Sweet & Maxwell U.K.
Publication: September 2013
Format: Paperback , 250 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Draws together the legal and practical issues which most commonly arise in claims against solicitors
Offers practical advice for solicitors and those dealing with solicitors’ professional indemnity
Covers the main areas of legal liability
Answers the key questions of:
- Was any duty of care owed In respect of claims by third parties?
- What were the scope and limits of the solicitor’s retainer?
- Was there a breach of duty?
- Is there a limitation defence?
- Causation
- Quantum
- Other contributors
Deals with specific problem areas in individual chapters, examining the following in relation to each:
- applicable legal principles that courts will use to determine issues of liability, including latest case law developments
- factual matters which should be considered alongside claims
- guidance on how potential pitfalls can be avoided
- identifies the underlying causes of claims against solicitors
- looks at practical claims handling issues
- goes through strategic considerations relating to settlement of claims
- addresses costs issues when considering settlement, including the impact of the April 2013 Jackson reforms

Introduction
In respect of claims by third parties (i.e. non-clients) was any duty of care owed?
What were the scope and limits of the solicitor’s retainer?
Was there a breach of duty
Is there a limitation defence?
Causation – what difference did the alleged breach of duty make?
Are there any potential contributors?
Underlying causes of Claims
Practical Claims Handling Issues
Settlement: strategic considerations and cost issues
The April 2013 Jackson Reforms: key provisions, strategic considerations and potential pitfalls