Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives the facts on how much it costs to start a claim in the County Court (which in some cases is known as the Small Claims Court)
The Facts about Court Fees to start a Claim in the County Court
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Pre-Action Protocols and the Steps to Take Before Embarking on Court Action
Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives a presentation on the Pre-Action Protocols and the steps to take before embarking on Court Action This covers the different pre-action protocols; the aim of the protocols; compliance with the protocols; and the typical steps in a...
Guide to the Small Claims Court and European Small Claims Procedure
Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives a guide to the Small Claims Procedure and the European Small Claims Procedure including how to start claims, attendance at hearings and cost recovery.
Introduction to Civil Litigation
Philip Nam from White Collar Legal gives a brief introduction to civil litigation explaining what is civil law; what is civil litigation; the civil courts; the scope of civil litigation and what a claim needs to prove
The Gas Act 1986 – The normal rules of contract do not always apply – Avoid being served with a Statutory Demand
Philip Nam is a legal consultant, advocate, costs draftsman and mediator dealing with civil and commercial litigation and disputes. He can be contacted on 0151 230 8931 or philip@whitecollarlegalandadmin.com I was instructed recently by a debtor that had been...
Courts are cancelling hearings – its now time to mediate!
I'm pleased to report that I am now a fully accredited civil and commercial mediator as designated by Hunt ADR Limited under authority of the Civil Mediation Council. With most, if not all of the courts cancelling hearings, this is perhaps the best time to consider...
Parental Indemnity Settlements – Legal or Not? – Not sure? Let us tell you.
Philip Nam is a legal consultant, advocate, costs draftsman and mediator dealing with civil and commercial litigation and disputes. He can be contacted on 0151 230 8931 or philip@whitecollarlegalandadmin.com I was recently instructed by a firm of solicitors to...
It’s Brexit Day! – What does that mean for Flight Delay Claims, etc?
Today is Brexit Day – the day the UK exits the European Union. A historic day no doubt. What does this mean though for people who are looking to claim for delayed or cancelled flights (EU 261/2004), ferries and cruises (EU 1177/2010)? What about those who use the...
What does your costs draftsman do for you?
I’ve been around a bit now and have found that many of the costs firms and costs draftsmen I’ve come across simply just draft, negotiate and advise on costs – normally at the end of the case but occasionally (these days) on budgets too. For my clients though, this...
(The failure to do the) simple things can costs money Part 4 – Know the rules regarding child settlements
I was recently instructed to provide advice on the costs procedure which followed a ‘settlement’ for a child in a personal injury claim. This was a case that had proceeded via the Low Value Portal. The insurer upon settlement at Stage 2 sent the Claimant’s...
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