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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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