Arbitration and mediation: a shift in commercial dispute resolution?
By Matthew Pascall, Legal Director – Head of Commercial With the Arbitration Act receiving Royal Assent on 24th February and growing judicial momentum behind mediation – including the Charles Elphicke v Times Media Ltd ruling, commercial litigation solicitors will need to consider how these changes could affect both their working practices and clients. In this […]
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Clinical negligence risk assessments – are you up to date with what ATE insurers need to see?
At Temple Legal Protection, we know that solicitors acting for claimants in clinical negligence cases face increasing scrutiny when it comes to securing after-the-event (ATE) insurance. Risk assessments remain central to that process – but how confident are you that yours meet today’s expectations? Following the success of our previous guidance, we have published a […]
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Clinical negligence in 2025 – steady headlines, shifting pressures
By Matthew Best, Director – ATE Partnerships, Head of Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence While the pause on fixed recoverable costs has lowered the temperature, underlying pressures around patient safety, NHS accountability and claim funding remain a live issue across the sector. A pause for breath? With the issue of fixed recoverable costs (FRC) now […]
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ATE in Action: Three New Personal Injury Case Studies
Below we have three recent personal injury case studies where Temple provided ATE cover for claims involving a road traffic accident, a workplace injury, and asbestos-related illness. Each example highlights how our support helped claimants confidently pursue their case. Personal Injury Road Traffic Accident Claim: Mr X What happened? The Claimant (Mr X) was a […]
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Temple Legal Protection earns Chambers Recognition for Litigation Support Excellence
Temple Legal Protection has been recognised for the first time in the Chambers Litigation Support Guide 2025, with a listing in the UK Litigation Insurance Underwriters category. The guide is regarded as a benchmark for excellence in the legal sector, and Temple’s inclusion reflects over 25 years of trusted support for commercial litigators. Founded in […]
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Professional negligence: a client’s guide to bringing a claim
By Bipin Regmi, Senior Underwriter Bringing a professional negligence claim can be a daunting prospect, especially for someone who has previously relied on the actual professional they now intend to sue. This guide offers a clear overview of the key considerations from a claimant’s perspective, from what qualifies as negligence through to legal costs, funding […]
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13 Thames Bridges Challenge in aid of The Queen Elizabeth Foundation (QEF)
This year one of our chosen charities, QEF, is celebrating their 90th year anniversary. The charity was founded by Dame Georgiana Buller and Stanley Evans and on 27th June 1935, HM The Queen Mother, then HRH The Duchess of York, officially opened the employment training college for disabled people at Leatherhead Court and later became […]
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Temple signs up to Queen Elizabeth Foundation Team 90 Challenge
Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their physical or neurological challenges, has the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life. For many individuals, this vision feels out of reach—but that is where the Queen Elizabeth Foundation (QEF) steps in, turning aspirations into reality. With a legacy over 90 years of empowering people with […]
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ATE in Action Case Study: Dispute over final wishes in contested Will
By Jamela Collins, Technical Underwriting Manager Estimated reading time – 4 minutes 10 seconds The case concerns a handwritten Will made in 2020 by the deceased`s former husband which was made less than a month before her death which left him her entire estate and revoked a professionally drafted Will made in 2012. The main […]
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