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New rule will impact the quality of expert evidence

Simon Berney-Edwards outlines the concerns raised by the new intermediate track introduced by the Civil Procedure (Amendment No.2) Rules 2023

Understanding and navigating client capacity in legal proceedings

Solicitors must deftly navigate the nuances of mental capacity in clients, explains Tiggy Hawkesworth

The Pre-Action Protocol review final report – full steam ahead?

Tony Guise examines part one of the Civil Justice Council's report on how to improve the pre-action civil justice system

Changing tactics in litigation – crystal ball gazing

Diane Parker discusses the potential consequences of the forthcoming intermediate track for civil claims

FRC proposals – causing more problems than they solve

Kris Kilsby sets out the Association of Cost Lawyers’ position on the government’s proposed changes to the fixed recoverable costs regime

SJ interview: Adrian Chopin

Adrian Chopin is co-founder and managing director of litigation funder Bench Walk Advisors. He tells David Vascott about the firm's funding model and how it's staying ahead of its rivals

SJ Interview: Chris Benson

Chris Benson is managing partner of Leigh Day He talks to Solicitors Journal about building the firm, negative stories in the press and the firm's collective action against UK water companies.

Crypto assets: English high court sets precedent for cross-border recovery

A landmark ruling in the English High Court facilitates offshore crypto asset recovery amid evolving regulatory landscape