Stephanie Fraughan reports on a case in which Hill Dickinson successfully challenged the calculation of an ATE premium on assessment. The case of Neil Gander -v- TDG (UK) Ltd was held in Ipswich County Court before District Judge Mitchell. Hill Dickinson represented the defendant and managed to reduce the claimant’s original bill of costs considerably.    

DB UK Bank Ltd (trading as DB Mortgages) -v- Jacobs Solicitors [2016 [EWHC] 1614 (Ch)

The High Court has provided welcome clarification of the way in which interest is calculated when considering the implications of part 36 offers. Louise Hanson-Gardner takes a look at the decision in

International law firm Hill Dickinson has substantially increased its private client team in Liverpool after four members of staff joined from city rivals DWF.

R (on the application of Mr & Mrs M) – v – Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority [2016] EWCA Civ 611

The idea of concurrent expert evidence, or ‘hot-tubbing’ was formally introduced by Lord Justice Jackson in April 2013 as part of the programme of civil justice reform. Intended as a costs saving tool, there is little evidence to suggest it has achieved this aim. Elizabeth Elliott takes a look at a recent study carried out by the Civil Justice Council (CJC) and considers the impact that hot-tubbing has had on the cost of litigation.

Kathryn Maclennan has joined the firm as legal director whilst Richard Da Roza has been appointed to the position of associate.  

International law firm Hill Dickinson has announced a series of key property team appointments to its Manchester office bringing the total headcount across the North West to 71. It follows a particularly successful year for the property team which has seen a 28% growth in turnover in the last twelve months and a move from tier four to tier three in The Legal 500 rankings.

International law firm Hill Dickinson has been ranked in an impressive 49 practice areas in the industry recognised legal directory, The Legal 500 UK.

International law firm Hill Dickinson has taken on a record number of new trainees and apprentices.

Ensuring that a property is ready for sale is crucial to the successful completion of a transaction. This guide sets out top tips for streamlining real estate transactions, thereby minimising delays and scope for renegotiation of the agreed purchase price, as well as avoiding potentially abortive transactions and wasted costs.

The Pensions Regulator (tPR) has issued new scheme guidance for employers to either set up a new scheme or check that their existing scheme meets certain criteria for automatic enrolment purposes.