The test of reasonableness when mediation is not pursued
While it is not always possible to settle a case through means of ADR such as mediation, the decision of…
Davis Woolfe – A “Firm to Watch”
We are delighted to announce that Davis Woolfe has been ranked as a “Firm to Watch” in the Legal 500…
Destruction of documents and adverse inferences
Adverse inferences were a common warning in my time as a criminal solicitor. The shield of silence and withholding information…
Take a break, you deserve it.
As we creep back to work after the summer break, and ease out of social distancing restrictions, it may feel…
Where we’re going, we don’t need any (winding up) petitions – La...
Lancefield v Lancefield [2002] is a distinct case that demonstrates the court’s jurisdiction to order a winding up of a…
Alternative Dispute Resolution – should it be compulsory?
The Civil Procedure Rules (the “CPR”) The CPR encourages parties to engage in alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) to resolve disputes.…
Reshaping the narrative: the changes in witness statement evidence
Traditionally, witness statements were a key component of most claims. They set out the narrative, and gave the witness the…
Covert Recordings and the Ability to Rely on Them
The recording of meetings and conversations is an ability all people have, and it can be done at any time…
Covid-19 Statement
The whole world is facing an uncertain future due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Above all else, health and safety remains…