Disruptive Asset Finance

Welcome to the Summer 2021 edition of Disruptive Asset Finance

The long term impact of the pandemic is not yet known. Well over a year has now passed since the first lock down restrictions and COVID-19 has certainly had a significant impact on litigation. Clarke Willmott has certainly adapted to the ‘new normal’ and continues to support businesses and individuals finding their way during this period of uncertainty.

In this edition of Disruptive Asset Finance I have considered whether a mock cross examination of witnesses is permissible and what can be done by a witness to ensure they are ready for trial. Peter Brewer, Ken MacLennan and Philip Roberts consider the future impact of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Sarah O’Grady and Ellen Yeates consider the human side to settlement at mediation and finally, Louise Goodwin and Alex Megaw consider whether COVID Killed the Search and Seizure Order.

John Flint

In this edition

Fast cars, fancy watches and emergency finance

The challenges presented by CBIL’s fraud Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme. Read more

The psychology of mediation

Lawyers will often provide their clients with much practical information about what a mediation looks like and how the day will be run. Read more

Be prepared: The witness

The way a witness performs at trial can have a huge impact on the case. Preparing a witness for trial is therefore a very important part of the litigation process. Read more 

Has COVID killed the search and seizure order?

A search (and seizure) order is a powerful tool in the litigator’s armoury where there are concerns in a dispute that crucial evidence will not be preserved. Read more