Professional negligence

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Court denies split trial in professional negligence case

High Court denies application for a split trial in a professional negligence case involving a high-profile divorce settlement

Court of Appeal clarifies loss of chance in negligence claims

Court of Appeal clarifies legal principle on loss of chance claims due to negligence in advisory roles

Darcliffe Homes Limited vs Glanville Consultants – High Court dismisses negligence claim

High Court dismisses Darcliffe's negligence claim against Glanville over ground investigation reports

Court strikes out non-compliant points of dispute in costs assessment

High Court strikes out non-compliant Points of Dispute in a costs assessment case involving allegations of misconduct

Manchester property developer's negligence claim adjourned

High Court adjourns trial of Manchester property developer's negligence claim against solicitors due to counsel illness

High Court Strikes Out Multi-Million Pound Claim Against KPMG

The High Court has dismissed a £12 billion claim against KPMG, citing abuse of process and lack of standing.

Cracks in the UK’s anti-money laundering defences

Niall Hearty examines growing concerns over the lack of oversight in London's anti-money laundering efforts, following a report on failures to tackle illegally-obtained cash

The urgent need for mandatory reporting in child abuse cases

Alan Collins argues that mandatory reporting laws are essential to drive cultural change and ensure accountability in child safeguarding efforts