Subjects:

Professional Negligence

Contents:

Part 1 Duties of Litigators and Advocates - Sources of Obligation

Particular Obligation

Standard of Care. Part 2 The Litigation Process - Pre-Action

Post Issue

Trial. Part 3 Defences and Mitigation - Defences

Mitigation. Part 4 Loss and Causation - General Principles

Claims for Loss of Litigation Opportunity

Evaluation

Other Heads of Damage. Part 5 Claims Handling - Professional Negligence Claims

Claims for Fees

Wasted Costs Orders.

Publication Abandoned
With the division between the professions fast disappearing,rights of audience in all courts are exercisable by solicitors, as well as barristers. Meanwhile, bringing cases to trial is now often a team effort involving the skills of both solicitors and barristers. Expectations of good professional conduct and effective case management have never been greater. No lawyer involved in litigation practice can afford to be unaware of the risk of liability or claims of professional negligence. Litigation Liabilities examines the standards of conduct required and explains the obligations which impact on the day to day work of litigation lawyers.