CFAs – Should we name and shame?
Arranging funding for your client at the outset of a case is one of the most important parts of a Personal Injury lawyer’s job. Whilst I’m sure we all do the job for the satisfaction it brings, once the case has settled, recovering costs is never far from our mind! We know it’s important to have a fully compliant Conditional Fee Agreement, but as the following case law may suggest, naming the defendant within the agreement may open you up for challenges to your CFA. There have been a number of cases in which the wrong defendant was named in a conditional fee agreement, with each case reaching a different conclusion as to the validity of the CFA. Four of the most pertinent cases are discussed below…
Speed, efficiency…and peace of mind
A new conveyancing Portal is due to go live at the end of March 2015. Ahead of its launch, a poll of 2002 adults was conducted, gathering the thoughts of homebuyers in regards to the conveyancing process. The poll showed that one in four homebuyers would be willing to pay more for a faster conveyancing experience. We’ve all been there haven’t we? You’ve found the house of your dreams and are desperate to move on…and move in. How long can it really take to complete a few bits of paperwork and to transfer some money? You might be surprised…and not often pleasantly so. The process can easily be derailed at various junctures, and every hold up ads a little more stress to the pile. The new portal is designed…