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Private prosecutions – A route to justice for the charity sector
Sophie Tang
23 April 2024
How to avoid a professional negligence claim
Professional negligence claims against accountants are on the rise, as for other professionals, partly owing to the recent growth of litigation funding options for potential claimants. We can expect such claims to increase yet further during a recessionary environment with administrators looking to clawback some value for distressed estates and assets.
17 April 2024
Clarity on the approach to liability in Valuer Negligence Cases - Bratt v Jones
On 22 March 2024, the judgment in Bratt v Jones was handed down in the Chancery Division. The judgment provides helpful clarity on the approach to determining liability in valuer negligence cases.
16 April 2024
Climate activists vs. Big Oil: The legal struggle continues
ExxonMobil Corporation (“Exxon”), one of the world’s largest oil companies, filed a lawsuit in the US earlier this year in an attempt to prevent a shareholder climate resolution calling on the company to accelerate the pace of reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
10 April 2024
Q&A: Can I claim against my accountant for fees to HMRC?
I was fined for inaccurate tax accounts, but it wasn’t my fault.
2 April 2024
When the administration gets tough, the independent administrators get going
Appointing an independent administrator is often a good option when considering the administration of an estate; importantly, it should allow all beneficiaries to feel confident that the estate has been dealt with neutrally and in a professional manner.
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