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 […]
Read moreRisk Assessment: An ATE Insurer’s Perspective
By Bipin Regmi, Senior Underwriter This article provides an overview of the importance of risk assessments in personal injury and clinical negligence claims, from the perspective of an ATE insurance provider. It outlines how such assessments inform both the viability of a claim and the insurer’s decision to provide cover and examines what solicitors should […]
Read moreRetrospective CFAs: guidance from the Court of Appeal
By Bipin Regmi, Senior Underwriter This case study examines the Court of Appeal’s decision in Singh & Ors v Ingram [2025], which considered whether a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) could apply to work undertaken before it was signed. The case involved a detailed dispute over the interpretation of CFA terms, the role of implied intent, […]
Read moreMedical Reports Fee Breakdown – JXX v Archibald [2025] EWHC 69 (SCCO): What are the likely implications arising from this case?
By Bipin Regmi, Senior Underwriter (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes 33 seconds) Over the years changes have been made by way of fixed recoverable costs. This is mainly the case in low value personal injury claims with the introduction of Pre-Action Protocols for Low Value RTA and EL/PL claims since 31 July 2013. Further extension […]
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