Legal
Fraud taskforce encouraged to broaden scope beyond motor insurance
Hertzell will invite industry experts to contribute to the work
Duke Street increases investment in Parabis Group
Private equity investor Duke Street Capital has upped its investment in Parabis Group in a bid to help the personal injury umbrella firm capitalise on opportunities in the legal services sector.
HWL Ebsworth acquires insurance practice in Adelaide
Independent Australian law firm HWL Ebsworth is to acquire two law firms with insurance offerings early next year.
No amendments added to 'fundamental dishonesty' Bill in Commons reading
The Criminal Justice and Courts Bill received no further amendments during its latest reading in the House of Commons yesterday, despite criticism from the shadow justice minister relating to clause 56 on fundamental dishonesty.
Review of the Year: Legal
Grabbing the headlines in the legal sector this year were M&A activity, closer ties between insurers and law firms and the ongoing fallout of civil justice reforms. Key figures from the sector give their views on 2014
Biba moots several changes to Insurance Bill
The British Insurance Brokers' Association has recommended a number of amendments in its written evidence to the Insurance Bill including around the disclosure of confidential information.
CFS boss Campbell to lead BLM's Irish business following merger
Campbell Fitzpatrick Solicitors managing partner Peter Campbell is to lead BLM’s Irish business following the completion of the merger between the two law firms.
DWF returns to Greenwoods to swoop for large loss PI team
Law firm DWF has recruited a specialist catastrophic and large loss personal injury team from Greenwoods to bolster its 1000-strong national insurance practice.
North of the Border: Counting the cost of H&S
Since October 2012, the Health and Safety Executive has sought to recover the cost of investigating an alleged breach of health and safety law from the organisation in question, rather than draining the public purse. It charges £124 per hour.
Trade voice: Still no laws over late payments
The Commercial Court recently handed down another judgment in the long-running matter of Starlight Shipping Company v Allianz Marine and Aviation Versicherungs AG & Ors [2014].
Nick Parsons appointed Foil president
Browne Jacobson partner Nick Parsons has been appointed Forum of Insurance Lawyers president for the coming 12 months.
Interview: Nick Parsons: Stepping into the limelight
After six years as vice-president at the Forum of Insurance Lawyers, Nick Parsons has assumed the role of president. He tells Post why he will not be a one-man band and shares his plans for the association
‘Fundamental dishonesty’ unlikely to stop false damages in abuse cases
Market commentators believe judges may be reticent to use Bill in abuse cases
In Series - Personal Injury: what next for PI?
Reforms have led to strong progress in tackling the whiplash epidemic, but the job isn’t done yet. What can parties involved in PI expect in the future?
Legal Update: The countdown to change
Alex Traill explores the ramifications of the incoming Insurance Bill for brokers
Kennedys poaches BLM partner Yandell to grow PI team
Law firm Kennedys has bolstered its professional indemnity team with the appointment of BLM’s Caterina Yandell as a partner.
Legal Ombudsman to hear CMC complaints
The Legal Ombudsman is to offer consumers a free route of redress if they have a complaint about a regulated claims management company.
Specialist ABS launches for clients with spinal cord injuries
A new legal Alternative Business Structure has been created by a partnership between national spinal injury charity Aspire, and personal injury firm Moore Blatch solicitors.
Carpenters Solicitors acquires Sussex firm
Carpenters Solicitors has acquired Sussex-based claimant, defendant and costs solicitors DB Legal.
Mass slams government for endorsing 'compensation culture' claims
The new chair of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society has dismissed the notion of a compensation culture in the UK urging members of the organisation to fight to preserve the current system.
BLM brings Greenwoods marine team on board
Law firm BLM has appointed a new team to specialise in marine-related insurance claims.
Kennedys CEO Stobart to step down
Law firm Kennedys has announced that CEO Guy Stobart has resigned after five years leading the firm.
Legal Update: UK employers must be ready for Ebola
Elizabeth Wallace explores the claims environment for UK employers in the event of Ebola infection
A recipe for tackling food fraud
What could the ‘eight pillars of food integrity’ mean for the insurance industry?