ATEMatters June 2021

After a damp and dreary May, it’s wonderful to see a June ‘heatwave’.  No doubt many will take the opportunity to work from the garden but, if like me, you need to escape in doors to avoid too much sun, why not grab a refreshing drink and sit back with the latest edition of ATE Matters from Legal Protection Group.

We start this month with an interesting judgment centred on the claimant’s liability following alleged fundamental deliberate breach of a contract.  Next up, the first COVID judgment I have personally come across and one relating to the effect of regulations on rental payments.  If you or any of your colleagues undertake CFA work, Bell v Brabners [2021] EWHC 560 (QB) is a key decision in favour of the acting solicitor firm regarding their ability and rights to terminate a CFA.  We finish off this edition with a look at CPR 47.20(3) and its bearing on costs reduction at detailed assessment followed by a decision giving us the answer to the question “When does the limitation period commence?”.

As always please do get in touch if we can help with any matters relating to ATE or funding.

Until next month, enjoy the sun but stay safe.

ATEMatters June 2021