PLK and Others: What we know now…
On 30 September 2020, a judgment was handed down by Master Whalan following a hearing in the matter of PLK and Others on 26 May 2020. This case was brought…
Does P have capacity to make decisions as to his care, support and education?
In the recent case of ‘A Local Authority v GP (Capacity – Care, Support and Education) [2020] EWCOP 56’, an application was brought by a Local Authority in respect of…
Should P continue to have contact with her abusive partner?
In a recent case, A County Council v LW & Anor [2020], an application was brought by a Local Authority in relation to the Protected Party’s capacity. The Protected Party…
Update your CFAs now: decision may make thousands unenforceable
Understanding Belsner v Cam Legal Services is critical for anyone who acts under CFAs, and will have far-reaching consequences; check your terms
Part 36 – is it unjust to award CPR 36 consequences when the defendant does not have the money to pay? (Rawbank -v- Travelex)
This article supplements and updates one titled Consequences of Beating a Part 36 Offer: Injustice published on 12 June 2019. The case of Rawbank SA -v- Travelex Banknotes Limited [2020]…
What is classed as a net-asset?
Following the case of Penntrust Ltd v West Berkshire District Council & Anor 2020, the ambiguity of whether property is classed as a net-asset when considering a Protected Party’s estate…
5 reductions in COP assessments that you need to know about!
At Clarion, we deal with over 2,000 COP bills of costs per year and we monitor common reductions. Every case is completely different, but you do not need to simply…
Solicitors Hourly Rates: Shulman -v- Bogolyubov
In Shulman -v- Kolomoisky & Bogolyubov, Senior Courts Costs Office (24/06/20) the Second Defendant (Bogolyubov) had instructed solicitors in Canary Wharf (postcode E14), which would place it within London Band…