In the past week, we have represented a claimant in a fast track trial and also defended a claim brought by a claimant in a small claims hearing. In both cases, the claimants (one being our client and … [Read more...]
Another Consumer Case Won by White Collar Legal
We are happy to report another success for a consumer (C) in relation to a case where the trader (T) had failed to comply with The Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) … [Read more...]
Successful Set Aside Judgment and Costs for Litigant in Person
We were recently instructed by a director of a small company who was being sued by his former employers for breach of non-solicitation and non-competition covenants. Our client had initially used an … [Read more...]
Are you a Litigant in Person? A view from a solicitor and what we can do to help
Below is an Article published in Lexology from Pete Gardner of Spratt Endicott Solicitors regarding Litigants in Person. The link to the article … [Read more...]
The Competition and Markets Authority Report on Legal Services – An Insight into Paralegal Law Firms for Consumers and Small Businesses
On 15th December 2016, the CMA published its study and report into the legal services sector and concluded that there is not enough information available on price, quality and service to help those … [Read more...]
Landlords/Letting Agents – Are you complying with the law?
On the 16th November 2016, we were instructed by a firm of solicitors to represent a landlord in what should have been a very simple case where a tenant had made an application to suspend a warrant of … [Read more...]
Consumers – who are you using for your legal services?
Many of my clients are Litigants in Person whether a member of the public or a small business. It is my personal view that when looking for someone to provide them with a legal service LiPs are … [Read more...]
Landlords and Consumers – watch out for those ‘specialist’ firms
I was recently instructed via an advocate agency to represent a Landlord Claimant in the County Court at West Cumbria to obtain possession of a property following an expired Section 8 Notice and under … [Read more...]
What can I do for you in 2016?
As we come to the end of 2015, I ask what can I do for you in 2016? Well here’s a list of what I’ve done in 2015 so far: Services for Personal or Business Clients Arranged service of a … [Read more...]