Court of Appeal allows secret commissions claim to proceed as a representative action
News
Financial services litigation
The Court of Appeal in Commission Recovery Ltd v Marks & Clerk LLP & Another [2024] EWCA Civ 9 has upheld a High Court’s decision permitting a secret commission claim to proceed as a representative action under CPR 19.8 in an important decision for the “opt out” collective action regime in England and Wales.
Written by
Darren Kidd
Read more on Court of Appeal allows secret commissions claim to proceed as a representative action
Court of Appeal clarifies when multiple claimants can bring claims in a single claim form
News
Financial services litigation
The case concerned allegations of negligence against a firm of solicitors, who it was argued had breached its duty properly to advise the claimants in relation to investing in property development projects.
Written by
Darren Kidd
Read more on Court of Appeal clarifies when multiple claimants can bring claims in a single claim form
Court of Protection Administrator – Private Capital – Bristol
Our growing Court of Protection team has an opportunity for someone to join its Bristol practice to provide proactive and professional support to our team members. Our expert Court of Protection team has established an exceptional reputation based on their expertise, you will play a vital role in providing them with support for the clients that they look after.
Read more on Court of Protection Administrator – Private Capital – Bristol
The regulatory landscape affecting your business is evolving. Our experienced regulatory solicitors work with you to identify what is on the horizon and manage risks that may impact your business.
Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)
Commercial property
Insights
Where a private landlord/developer of a mixed use residential and commercial scheme is proposing to lease its commercial premises then beware, (under certain circumstances) qualifying tenants of flats have a right of first refusal to purchase that interest.
Written by
Nicola Sutton
Read more on Developer’s – don’t forget your commercial leases in your residential schemes – Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 section 5 (LTA)
Director accountability: When can they be personally liable for company wrongdoing?
Commercial litigation and disputes
Insights
The question whether a director or senior manager should be held personally liable as an accessory to a tort committed by their company is elusive, fact-sensitive and context-dependent.
Written by
John Flint
Read more on Director accountability: When can they be personally liable for company wrongdoing?
Everyone is welcome at Clarke Willmott. We are committed to being an inclusive & supportive workplace where everyone feels comfortable and valued. Offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, London, Manchester, Southampton & Taunton.
Emily advises social landlord clients on all areas of housing management. She has acted for a range of regional, national and specialist Housing Providers, as well as Local Authorities.
