We are continuing our series on Civil Procedure Rules, highlighting some of the little known but common rules and hopefully explaining them in plain English. The next rule we will be looking at is Rule 6.11 - Service of a claim form. The rule says: (1) Where – (a) a...
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Law Update – Corporate Insolvency and Business Tenancies
There is an update to current laws coming into force by the end of the year which effect companies and business landlords and tenancies. For those interested in company insolvency, the current restrictions brought in by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020...
Contract Law – The Basics – delivered by Philip Nam of White Collar Legal
Philip Nam, Director of White Collar Legal gives a short presentation on the basics of contract law dealing with offer and acceptance, certainty, consideration, intention to create legal relations, privity of contract and varying a contract.
Money Claim Online – The Rules on Particulars of Claim and How to Avoid Headaches
Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives a presentation on Money Claim Online (MCOL), the rules on Particulars of Claim and how to avoid headaches. A real life example of a case is given where a barrister used MCOL to sue a solicitor for money and the barrister lost...
Claims for Debt – Contract or Unjust Enrichment
Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives an insight on two potential types of claims for debt - contract and unjust enrichment. Real scenarios are given.
Successful Case for our client against National Law Firm
Here at White Collar Legal we pride ourselves on giving our clients the best possible service and advice. This has been demonstrated by one of our client’s recent successful cases against a well-known national firm of solicitors, whereby we were able to claim back...
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...
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...
(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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