The latest news of legal judgements from ATEMatters

If ever there was an excuse to escape your desk (wherever it may be) and enjoy a few minutes in the sun, then the latest edition of ATEMatters from Legal Protection Group is it.  This month’s newsletter gives you the perfect opportunity for a ‘bite-size’ update on the most recent and key judgments affecting the world of litigation and funding.

We start with a look at two consecutive decisions from the Supreme Court which have set out the approach taken when considering the scope of duty of care relating to Clinical and Professional Negligence claims.  Some very useful guidance next on revising a costs budget on the basis of a ‘significant development’.  Two Part 36 updates this month and two very interesting circumstances relating to split trials and nominal offers to settle.  Finally, the question of solicitor own costs recovery, over and above the success fee cap, has raised its head once more and the decision in the case of SGI Legal v Karatysz [2021] is well worth a read.

As always, our thanks to Professor David Chalk and so please let us know if you have any comments on ATEMatters.

Until next month, stay safe and feel free to get in touch if you require any assistance with ATE insurance or funding.

ATEMatters July 2021