A retired coal miner who claimed he lost the chance of securing additional compensation due to his solicitor’s negligence has had his case denied by the Supreme Court. Mr Perry was one of many coal miners who had developed Vibration…read more
Expert slammed for ‘lamentable failings’ in preparing evidence. Published April 2019
Claimants in a multi-million Euro claim have been refused permission to present crucial evidence at a trial after their expert’s ‘lamentable failure’ to follow the correct procedure. Businessman Alexander Mayr was bringing a breach of duty claim against law firm…read more
The treatment of Japanese knotweed could be reassessed. Published April 2019
Japanese knotweed’s fearsome reputation among property owners and mortgage lenders could be reassessed following research from Leeds University and engineering firm AECOM. Japanese knotweed is an invasive species, which has been linked to significant structural damage to properties. It has…read more
Record damages awarded for audit failings. Published April 2019
Grant Thornton has been hit with the UK’s largest damages payment for negligent audit work. Fire and emergency services provider AssetCo has been awarded over £20 million as a result of negligent audits in 2009 and 2010. AssetCo was a…read more
New construction industry mediation procedure to be introduced. Published April 2019
A new mediation procedure is due to be published by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) following an industry-wide consultation. The draft mediation agreement sets out a procedure for parties to follow to settle construction disputes. It is intended to avoid…read more
