A professional firm has seen off a claim for damages by a client as its retainer letter clearly set out the limit of its duties. “This case is yet another reminder of the vital role played by a well-drafted retainer…read more
Broker escapes damages following clear cut negligence.
An insurance broker who failed to set up a professional indemnity insurance policy for his client has escaped paying damages as no loss was suffered by his client. Rodney Channon was a chartered accountant and also a director of a…read more
Supreme Court resolves solicitors’ PI aggregation clause question?
The disagreement over the exact meaning of the solicitors’ professional indemnity aggregation clause has received further comment by the Supreme Court. The ruling provides greater clarity for solicitors about when similar professional indemnity insurance claims can be aggregated together into…read more
New protocol published to tackle disruption delays and disputes
Delays and disruption on construction projects often lead to disputes between contractors, developers and other parties. Now the Society of Construction Law has published an updated Delay and Disruption Protocol which provides guidance to all sides on how to agree…read more
Solicitor fails to force insurer to indemnify £4.65m mortgage fraud
A Solicitor has failed in her attempt to force an insurer to pay out a £4.65m professional indemnity insurance claim, following a mortgage fraud. The court found that the solicitor had acted dishonestly which prevented her from pursuing a claim…read more
Property Ombudsman streamlines dispute resolution services.
The Property Ombudsman (TPO) has overhauled its dispute resolution process to deliver a more streamlined service to consumers. The TPO helps more than 16,000 consumers and agents to resolve property disputes every year. Under the new structure, complaints will be…read more
