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Browne Jacobson's specialist litigation lawyers provide comprehensive support and advice on issues relating to litigation and dispute resolution. We have a wide range of expertise, from providing support on inquests and safeguarding issues through to successful representation on major international construction and fraud cases. We are able to provide our own advocacy in many cases through our in house advocacy unit, providing clients with a seamless service and value for money.
Advising the US SIPA Trustee of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC and Bernard L. Madoff in respect of, and overseeing his English, European and Commonwealth claims arising from the world’s largest fraud. These claims raise multiple, formerly untested, areas of cross-border insolvency law, involving billions of dollars redemptions and fees paid prior to the collapse of Madoff’s infamous Ponzi scheme.
Advised one of the ‘big six’ energy suppliers in a claim for damages in excess of £30m against the main supplier of IT outsourced services for business-critical services such as on-line servicing bookings, virus/security protection and the system allowing trading on the energy futures market. We gathered large amounts of complex IT-related evidence and advised the main board on its strategy for the claim and for the potential termination of the contract.
Regularly instructed as counsel at trials and interim hearings, appearing before all levels of the judiciary, including the Court of Appeal.
Advising in some of the most important social care cases in recent years including the Waterhouse Inquiry, Victoria Climbié, Fiona Pilkington and Khyra Ishaq.
We advised on a high profile baby inquest in which considerable attention was placed on the medical management of the labour; multiple hospital witnesses were called to give evidence and high volumes of documentation were disclosed. The verdict was one of natural causes and critical comments via summing up by the coroner were minimised.
Represented a trust in relation to judicial review proceedings following a complex and lengthy jury inquest. The decision was upheld by the Court of Appeal and is one of the leading cases on judicial bias.
Advising on claims made against retailers and public authorities following release of potentially sensitive data, including defamation, third party disclosure and subject access rights, breach of regulation, and privacy.
Cutting edge medical treatment cases – including the first Court authorised male sterilisation and the leading case on withdrawal of artificial nutrition and hydration in a minimally conscious state.
Browne Jacobson have a good understanding of our business and industry, and are excellent in applying this throughout their legal advice.
They are flexible, dynamic, and deliver within the time frames they outline.
Clear and concise advice, excellent client care and high level of commerciality.
An impressed client describes the firm's lawyers as "technically strong, valued advisers."
The partners are very responsive and nice to work with.
Clients appreciate that the team "finds pragmatic ways to solve things."
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Fixed quarterly cost where you can talk through a number of different issues with us in order to get a headline view of your position.
Schools will need to comply with the requirements of the PAPDC or potentially face financial consequences. This article provides an overview of the PAPDC and explains how it applies to schools.
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It is an unfortunate reality that many local authorities face historical abuse claims, and often held vicariously liable for abuse by their former employees. We set out an overview of recoveries law and insight into successes we have had in recouping money for local authorities.
The ‘new normal’ has brought with it a variety of different challenges and it has had an impact on nearly all facets of our lives, including the termination of contracts during these Covid-19 times.
The PAPDC does not apply to business to business debt only if the debtor is a sole trader. Much more information is required under the PAPDC within a letter of claim and debtors should be given more time to respond along with an opportunity to make payment proposals throughout the pre-action process.
Following on from our recent article on the release of the updated Code of Practice for dealing with commercial rent arrears that have accrued throughout the pandemic, we continue to highlight what the overall principles seek to ensure - fairness and proportionality for both landlords and tenants across each step of the arbitration process.
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For business disputes, it looks likely that remote hearings will be an option into the future.
A number of interesting developments have emerged from what was quite a run-of-the-mill insolvency application brought by a litigation funder assignee.
From 26 March 2021 the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2021 will come into force with the effect of extending several of the temporary measures brought in by the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA).
Partner and Head of Business and Professional Risk