A firm of structural engineers has been found not liable after a couple’s home collapsed as a result of a botched basement extension. The case provides useful legal guidance about engineers’ design obligations and their duty to warn about potential…read more
Long-stop for financial advice complaints moves closer
A 15 year long-stop for financial advice complaints moved one step further with the launch of a survey to identify ways to implement the measure. The Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) and campaign partner Zurich asked advisers for their…read more
Updated Protocol Aims to Settle Claims Without Resorting to Court Action
Court proceedings should be the last resort to settle professional negligence claims according to the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). An updated Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol, which came into force on 6 April 2015, encourages parties to a dispute to use…read more
£1.6m counterclaim thrown out due to email error
A mistake in an email address has led to a £1.6m counterclaim being thrown out by the High Court. The case highlights the importance of meeting Court-imposed deadlines when making, or defending, claims for damages. Martin Holton was a defendant…read more
