Contentious Trusts and Probate – A challenge ‘inherited’ by Temple Legal Protection
By Andy Lyalle, Senior Business Development Manager (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 26 seconds) At Temple Legal Protection we like to think that we have a proven track record of finding innovative and imaginative solutions for solicitors to help them resolve their client’s disputes. With that in mind, we are currently examining the demands and […]
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What could happen if you say “no” to a mediation proposal, will a party to the litigation be penalised on costs?
By David Chase, Deputy Underwriting Manager (Estimated reading time: 4 minutes, 1 second) You may not be surprised to know that the costs of mediation are covered in Temple Legal Protection’s standard policy wording for commercial cases. They are. However it is perhaps not as widely known that, since we cover the costs of mediation […]
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Value – what are your expectations of a litigation insurance provider?
By David Chase, Deputy Underwriting Manager (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 59 seconds) Law firms wish to have a profitable business but are under pressure to reduce costs, whilst SMEs would like lower cost access to legal advice to help resolve a commercial dispute. Clients like value for money, ideally you would like more fee […]
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The end of “anti-adjudication” injunctions in construction disputes
(Estimated reading time: 6 minutes, 42 seconds) Liquidators of insolvent contractors now have the comfort that they can refer their disputes to adjudication without fear of being injuncted and can, with Temple’s proven suite of ATE insurance policies, seek to enforce the adjudicator’s decision. Bresco Electrical Services Ltd (In Liquidation) (Appellant/Cross-Respondent) v Michael J Lonsdale […]
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Brexit, Package Tours and RTA’s – an accident waiting to happen?
By David Stoker, Senior Underwriter (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 7 seconds) With the news agenda understandably dominated by other matters, Brexit nowadays rarely gets a mention. The process though has continued and we are now in the transitional period, having left the EU on the 31st January this year. In this article we look […]
Read More Mediating Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims
By Paul Balen Mediator Director, Trust Mediation Ltd (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 15 seconds) Recent developments in mediation have included the Court’s exhortations to mediate, the adoption of virtual mediations and successful use of video platforms (encouraging a constructive rather than adversarial approach). Since qualifying as a Mediator in 2004, it has been fascinating […]
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That Was Then, This Is Now: What Has Changed?
(Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 49 seconds) Funding, fixed fees, delegation, mediation and costs delays were on delegate’s minds in a very busy two days at this conference. Below is an update on some of the issues discussed at the conference – The importance of funding – the strongest level of interest and feedback was […]
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10,000 Steps for Justice
On Monday 8th June, Temple Legal Protection participated in the 10,000 Steps for Justice in support of the London Legal Support Trust. This event saw members of our team either walk or jog 10,000 steps to raise funds to support vital frontline legal advice services provided at no cost to those in need. The loss […]
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Charity and the new reality
By David Pipkin, Underwriting Director (Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 49 seconds) The coronavirus situation is fast-moving and the effect upon our personal lives is significant. Businesses large and small are struggling to adapt. But please give a thought to the many charities who provide vital services and support to thousands of people. Temple plan […]
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