by Sheena Court | Oct 13, 2020 | News

The summer has come and gone but the latest edition of ATEMatters is here to brighten your day.  We start this month with a key decision resulting in three CFAs being deemed unenforceable and subsequently invalidated due to the uplift exceedi... Read More

by Sheena Court | Sep 15, 2020 | News

We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Newsletter - Legal Protection Group News.  This Autumn 2020 edition is full of news about our team, new recruits and recent and upcoming product launches.   

We hope you ... Read More

by Sheena Court | Sep 10, 2020 | News

Legal Protection Group is delighted to bring you the latest edition of ATEMatters with our take on the latest decisions and judgments affecting the world of litigation, funding and insurance.  This month we start with a Supreme Court decision... Read More

by Sheena Court | Aug 11, 2020 | News

In these unprecedented times we now find ourselves in week 20 of Covid-19 lockdown.  Everyone is learning to adapt to new working practices and the Courts are no exception so Legal Protection Group are pleased to bring you the latest edition ... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jul 22, 2020 | News

We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new Key Protect cover. 

Available as an optional add-on or on a mandatory basis to a motor or home policy, with a £1.500 standard cover for lost keys,  Read More

by Sheena Court | Jul 14, 2020 | News

Welcome to the latest edition of ATEMatters from Legal Protection Group, showcasing the key judgments and decisions affecting the world of litigation and funding.  This month we start by looking at an attempt to depart from a costs budget on ... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jun 9, 2020 | News

Legal Protection Group are pleased to bring you the June edition of ATE Matters highlighting the most recent and key case judgments affecting the world of clinical negligence and litigation as a whole.  In this month’s edition, failure ... Read More

by Sheena Court | May 19, 2020 | News

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by Sheena Court | May 13, 2020 | News

Legal Protection Group are delighted to bring you the latest edition of ATE Matters containing the most recent and important updates affecting the world of clinical negligence and litigation as a whole.

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by Sheena Court | Apr 28, 2020 | News

We have updated our advice for landlords during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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by Sheena Court | Apr 8, 2020 | News

During this unprecedented time of uncertainty, HMCTS and the MoJ have put in place a number of changed working practices including telephone/video hearings and prioritising cases to be heard ensuring both the safety of ev... Read More

by Sheena Court | Mar 19, 2020 | News

As the global effect of coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, we would like to assure you that we remain confident in our ongoing ability to support your firm and our mutual clients.

We are fully committed to the health and safety of... Read More

by Sheena Court | Mar 10, 2020 | News

It may well be wet, windy and miserable outside but once again you can look forward to the latest edition of ATEMatters from Legal Protection group.  This month our friend, Prof. David Chalk, gives us his views on the latest key judgments and... Read More

by Sheena Court | Feb 20, 2020 | News

We start this month with an extremely important decision in the case of Burden Holdings (UK) Ltd (in liquidation) v Fielding [2010] EWHC 2995 (Ch) and one which anyone involved with third-party funding should take note... Read More

by Sheena Court | Feb 5, 2020 | News

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Darren Weekes to the newly created role of Partnership Development Manager. Darren has over 30 years’ experience in the insurance industry, 25 years of which was work... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jan 14, 2020 | News

Welcome to the first edition of ATEMatters for a new decade and happy New Year from all of us at Legal Protection Group.

We kick off the New Year with an interesting claim focused on the balance of probability as to how damage was caused.&... Read More

by Sheena Court | Dec 5, 2019 | News

T’is the season to be jolly and once more LPG has a jolly good read for you with the Xmas edition of ATEMatters.  We start with a very interesting decision concerning a liability insurer and whether they should be the subject of a third... Read More

by Sheena Court | Dec 5, 2019 | News

Legal Protection Group (LPG) today announces a new capacity arrangement with Alwyn Insurance Company Limited.

Alwyn Insurance Company Limited (Alwyn) was formed in 2011 to provide d... Read More

by Sheena Court | Nov 6, 2019 | News

Now the nights are drawing in and the weather starts to turn, what better way to give yourself that Ready Brek ™ “glow” than to settle back with a hot drink and indulge yourself with the latest edition of ATEMatters from Legal Pr... Read More

by Sheena Court | Oct 9, 2019 | News

It might be a wet and windy October so far but one sure fire way to brighten your day is to settle down with a hot drink and read the latest edition of ATE Matters from Legal Protection Group.  A real mixed back o... Read More

by Sheena Court | Sep 11, 2019 | News

It’s that time of year again, the kids are back at school and the Christmas decorations are fighting for space on the shelves with the Halloween kitsch.  Never fear, the latest edition of ATE Matters from Legal Protection group is reall... Read More

by Sheena Court | Aug 6, 2019 | News

Welcome to the latest edition of ATEMatters from Legal Protection Group and hopefully something to help take your mind off of the first Ashes Test result.  The granting of a security for costs order is our headlin... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jul 4, 2019 | News

The summer is here, the sun is shining and to brighten up your day further, we are delighted to bring you the latest edition of ATEMatters from Legal Protection Group.  This month, our friend Professor David Chalk... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jun 11, 2019 | News

We are pleased to present the latest edition of ATEMatters from Legal Protection Group containing Professor David Chalk’s views on the latest key case decisions and judgments affecting the world of litigation.&nb... Read More

by Sheena Court | Apr 2, 2019 | News

The wonderful spring sunshine may have left us temporarily but to brighten your day we have the latest edition of ATEMatters from Legal Protection Group.  As always our esteemed colleague, Professor David Chalk, has given us the benefit of hi... Read More

by Sheena Court | Mar 5, 2019 | News

As we spring into March, welcome to the latest edition of ATEMatters from Legal Protection Group.  Contract and Professional Negligence judgments are first to bloom this month including a very interesting case relating to a claimant failing t... Read More

by Sheena Court | Feb 7, 2019 | News

The weather may be dull but once again we are pleased to forward you the latest edition of ATE Matters to brighten up your day. 

This month we revisit some old friends including the ubiquitous Part 36 judgment and the ‘sticky&rs... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jan 17, 2019 | News

A must read version of ATEMatters with a review of 2018 and a look forward to 2019.

To kick-start 2019, our first edition of #ATEMatters will give y... Read More

by Sheena Court | Dec 12, 2018 | News

We are pleased to announce the appointment of April Keefe-Doherty as Claims Manager.

April comes from a legal background. After training with and working for a top 500 law firm... Read More

by Sheena Court | Dec 5, 2018 | News

It is that time of year again.  The Christmas Tree is up, the party season has begun and the December edition of #ATEMatters is out!  This month we consider key judgments across a range of litigation areas inclu... Read More

by Sheena Court | Nov 21, 2018 | News

Legal Protection Group (LPG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Parkinson in the newly created role of Broker Business Manager.

Andy’s 28 years’ experience i... Read More

by Sheena Court | Nov 6, 2018 | News

As the days draw in and the twilight deepens, LPG is on hand to brighten your working day with the latest edition of our ever popular #ATEMatters.  This month, our good friend Professor David Chalk, enlightens us ... Read More

by Sheena Court | Sep 27, 2018 | News

We are pleased to announce two new appointments. Andrew Lear joins as Claims Manager and Lucy Durbin as Senior Office Administrator.

Andrew has been a qualified Solicitor since... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jun 14, 2018 | News

Legal Protection Group, the specialist Legal Protection Insurance MGA, has launched in Ireland as a joint venture between Legal Protection Group UK and the senior team behind the wholesale division of O’Driscoll ... Read More

by Sheena Court | May 29, 2018 | News

We are now seeking a Claims Manager to join our team.

Based in Lysander House, Cribbs Causeway, the applicant should have experience of dealing with legal expenses claims, ideally b... Read More

by Sheena Court | May 22, 2018 | News

Legal Protection Group is delighted to have secured a new long term Partnership arrangement with Wesleyan General Insurance.   

Andy Westall, Sales Director for Legal Prot... Read More

by Sheena Court | Apr 17, 2018 | News

Whilst up in my loft recently repairing some “beast from the East” storm damage, I stumbled upon an old article I had written entitled A New Beginning, which attempted to make some predictions abou... Read More

by Sheena Court | Apr 10, 2018 | News

Legal Protection Group is delighted to announce that Rob Horner has been appointed as ATE Underwriter and will be working alongside Steve Ruffle and Dan Quinn in our London office in Fenchurch Street.

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by Sheena Court | Feb 28, 2018 | News

Legal Protection Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Alistair Stewart as Non-Executive Director.

Alistair is a commercial litigation solicitor specialising in insurance ... Read More

by Sheena Court | Feb 20, 2018 | News

The Dublin-based insurer, CBL Insurance Europe (CBLIE) has been instructed by the Central Bank of Ireland to cease writing business with immediate effect until further notice. Its parent company has been susp... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jan 18, 2018 | News

We are pleased to announce that we have appointed Julia Pomphrey to the newly created role of Business Development Executive for BTE. Julia has over 25 years of industry experience including a successful career as Corp... Read More

by Sheena Court | Nov 23, 2017 | News

Following a successful first year trading, we are pleased to announce that we have appointed Clare Wright to the newly created role of Project Manager. Clare, who joins following a short career break, has exceptional p... Read More

by Sheena Court | Nov 9, 2017 | News

We are delighted to announce that Oli Foster has been appointed as Senior BTE Underwriter and will be operating from our head office in Bristol.

Oli started his insurance career han... Read More

by Sheena Court | Oct 17, 2017 | News

It is a year since we entered the legal expenses insurance market and, in that time, Legal Protection Group (LPG) has gone from strength to strength and has already secured an impressive £10m GWP in new business.... Read More

by Sheena Court | Sep 14, 2017 | News

Legal Protection Group is delighted to announce that Dan Quinn has been appointed as ATE Underwriter. Dan is the latest addition to an already impressive team of experienced ATE professionals at Legal Protection Group ... Read More

by Sheena Court | Aug 29, 2017 | News

It is with great sadness that we announce that our Claims Manager, Simon Mayhew, died unexpectedly late last week.

Simon has worked for u... Read More

by Sheena Court | Aug 2, 2017 | News

Legal Protection Group is delighted to announce Richard Whale has joined our team as Head of ATE Sales based out of the Bristol office.

Richard has gained considerable experience in... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jul 26, 2017 | News

Legal Protection Group is delighted to be entering a new partnership with Tenant Farmers Association to provide legal expenses insurance for its members including cover for agricultural landlord tenant disputes.

by Sheena Court | Jul 12, 2017 | News

Like many of our competitors, we were disappointed to hear the surprising news that Elite Insurance Company has stopped writing new business.

Since last week’s announcement, we have had a number of new enquiries via our website for b... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jun 13, 2017 | News

Legal Protection Group is delighted to announce that Steve Ruffle has been appointed as ATE Underwriting Manager and will be operating from our recently opened London office in Fenchurch Street.

Steve comes from a legal background, having ... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jun 6, 2017 | News

Following our launch in October 2016, Legal Protection Group (LPG) has made an exciting and positive start and is building a reputation for providing expert ATE solutions backed by excellent response times to new business enquiries. Offering ... Read More

by Sheena Court | Jun 6, 2017 | News

Following on from Legal Protection Group’s strategic partnership with Stride, LPG have announced a long term agreement with Advanced Rent and Van Mildert.  Advanced Rent are a team of experienced residential property financiers and priv... Read More

by Sheena Court | Apr 25, 2017 | News

In response to the increasing level of enquiries and growth within our BTE book, we are pleased to announce that we have appointed Gemma Bellamy to the newly created role of BTE Underwriting Technician. Gemma, who joins following a career break, h... Read More

by Sheena Court | Apr 18, 2017 | News

Following on from our recent article on the Supreme Court decision in Plevin (Respondent) v Paragon Personal Finance Limited (Appellant), we are again pleased to see that the court has sought to maintain vested rights and expectations ari... Read More

by Sheena Court | Apr 9, 2017 | News

The purpose of the transitional provisions of LASPO, in relation to both success fees and ATE premiums, is to preserve vested rights and expectations arising from the previous law.   In this case the appellant argued that the policy in r... Read More

by Sheena Court | Mar 29, 2017 | News

The long-running legal challenge to the introduction of employment tribunal fees is nearing its conclusion following a hearing at the Supreme Court.

Tribunal fees were first introduced in 2013 and since July of that year anyone w... Read More

by Sheena Court | Mar 16, 2017 | News

Martin Rowan, Managing Director, is pleased to announce that Legal Protection Group has joined the Managing General Agents’ Association (MGAA). The MGAA is a non-profit making organisation that represents UK managing general... Read More

by Sheena Court | Mar 7, 2017 | News

Under existing rules, the ATE premium arranged to cover unrecovered disbursements (medical reports) is theoretically recoverable from the unsuccessful defendant (normally the NHS).   However, as we have seen many times before, Judges are... Read More

by Sheena Court | Feb 28, 2017 | News

The Government has now confirmed that the reforms to the personal injury claims regime will come into effect on 1^st October 2018 when the Prisons & Courts Act becomes law.

The key changes are:

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by Sheena Court | Feb 22, 2017 | News

Legal Protection Group (LPG) is pleased to announce two new appointments in February.  Sheena Court joins as Marketing Manager and Julia Pomphrey as Office Manager.

Joining from DAS UK Group, where she was Head of Cus... Read More