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Professional negligence update: scope of the duty to clients

Katie Papworth and Sophie Davies discuss recent cases concerning the scope of a professional's duty to its clients

Insolvency update: rent as an insolvency expense

When does rent become an expense of insolvency? 'Denise Fawcett examines 'the latest developments

COLPs Supplement | Complying with the accounts rules

Of the two compliance officer roles that open for nominations the COLP has, understandably, attracted ?the greatest attention. The main concern for the COFA will...

The growing role of pain medicine in personal injury claims

Specialist pain medicine experts can help not only with determining condition and 'prognosis, but also, in complex cases, with diagnosis, says Dr Rajesh Munglani

How can accountants assist in matrimonial disputes?

David Liddell outlines recent departures by the family courts from traditional business valuation methodology

Technical disputes: the benefits of expert determination

This method can resolve disputes in a quick, fair 'and cost-effective manner, 'but how does it work and in what ways does it differ from...

Battling the threat to expert evidence

The government has 'launched a raft of legislation and consultations in an attempt to radically reduce court costs, including those generated by experts. But while...

Complex liability cases: learn from past mistakes

A recent case contains essential guidance for those relying on experts in highly technical cases, say Anthony Greenwood and Leanna Mailer