In our latest update, we reflect on the Professional Indemnity Insurance market in 2023 where Insureds be...
Claims against auctioneers: (not) going going gone!
Auctioneers – daytime TV shows suggest they are a rather friendly, energetic bunch of people, but did you know they're facing an increase in professional negligence claims? We delve into...
Auctioneers – daytime TV shows suggest they are a rather friendly, energetic bunch of people, but did you know they're facing an increase in professional negligence claims? We delve into...
Article / 2 months ago
Legal practices
In RSA v Tughans [2023] EWCA Civ 999, the Court of Appeal held that solicitors were entitled to cover for liability in respect of fees which they are contractually entitled to...
In RSA v Tughans [2023] EWCA Civ 999, the Court of Appeal held that solicitors were entitled to cover for liability in respect of fees which they are contractually entitled to...
Article / 3 months ago
RICS PII Minimum Terms consultation – last chance to have your say
RICS requires all regulated firms in the UK and Ireland to hold " adequate and appropriate " indemnity insurance which meets RICS' Minimum Policy Wording....
RICS requires all regulated firms in the UK and Ireland to hold " adequate and appropriate " indemnity insurance which meets RICS' Minimum Policy Wording....
Article / 4 months ago
An Insurance Broker's Standard of Care – Bridging the insurance knowledge gap, not quite Sherlock Holmes but the broker must follow up obvious gaps and uncertainties
In a recent judgment, the High Court looked at the scope of duty...
In a recent judgment, the High Court looked at the scope of duty...
Article / 4 months ago
Project Angel Bidco v AXIS - what are the key takeaways for warranty and indemnity insurers?
On 31 October 2023, the London Circuit Commercial Court gave judgment in Project Angel Bidco Limited (in administration) v Axis Managing Agency Limited & Ors...
On 31 October 2023, the London Circuit Commercial Court gave judgment in Project Angel Bidco Limited (in administration) v Axis Managing Agency Limited & Ors...
Article / 5 months ago
Navigating professional risks and opportunities facing the legal profession in an ever-changing legal and commercial landscape
The legal profession is undergoing significant changes, driven by a range of challenges and opportunities. In recent years,...
The legal profession is undergoing significant changes, driven by a range of challenges and opportunities. In recent years,...
Article / 5 months ago
Law firms failing to pay clients 'fair' interest on monies held may come under regulatory scrutiny
SRA requires firms to pay clients ‘fair' interest on money held on client account...
SRA requires firms to pay clients ‘fair' interest on money held on client account...
PR / 6 months ago
Authorities and insurers 'must grapple crumbling concrete crisis to prevent new wave of asbestos-related claims'
Degraded condition of RAAC has highlighted continued presence of asbestos in schools and public buildings...
Degraded condition of RAAC has highlighted continued presence of asbestos in schools and public buildings...
PR / 7 months ago
Lawyers Covered - August 2023
Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face....
Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face....
Article / 8 months ago
Fix up, look sharp: FRC update
What's the latest on fixed recoverable costs in professional negligence claims?...
What's the latest on fixed recoverable costs in professional negligence claims?...
Article / 9 months ago
