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Radford & Anor v Frade & Ors [2016] EWHC 1600 (QB) (08 July 2016)
The High Court dismissed appeals about a conditional fee agreement, holding it was limited to procedural applications and did not cover later substantive steps.
Silvera v Bray Walker Solicitors (A Firm) & Ors [2010] EWCA Civ 332 (29 March 2010)
Court of Appeal held that CFAs were enforceable despite a challenge to the briefness of reasons given for the success fee, and dismissed the appeal.
Tranter v Hansons (Wordsley) Ltd [2009] EWHC 90145 (Costs) (18 June 2009)
The court held that the claimant’s solicitors failed to make reasonable enquiries about available legal expenses insurance, making the CFA unenforceable.
Bray Walker Solicitors (a firm) & Anor v Silvera [2008] EWHC 3147 (QB) (18 December 2008)
The High Court held that the claimants’ CFAs complied with the regulations and were enforceable. The defendant’s challenges to transfer, termination, and oral explanation failed.
Sidhu v Sandhu & Anor [2008] EWHC 90108 (Costs) (24 July 2008)
The High Court Costs Office held that a conditional fee agreement was unenforceable because it failed to specify any postponement element in the success fee, as required by the Regulations.
Dunn v Crescenzo Mici [2008] EWHC 90115 (Costs) (25 June 2008)
The High Court held that a CFA entered for a minor claimant was enforceable because the claimant, not his mother, was the client and received the required advice.
Appeal in a costs assessment over whether a CFA was unenforceable for non-compliance with Regulation 4(2)(c). The High Court held the agreement valid and remitted assessment.
Jones v Wrexham Borough Council [2007] EWCA Civ 1356 (19 December 2007)
The Court of Appeal held that a CFA, read with the client care letter and insurance policy, was a valid “CFA Lite” under Regulation 3A.
The Court of Appeal held that a conditional fee agreement, read with the client care letter and insurance arrangements, was a valid “CFA Lite” under Regulation 3A.
Dole v ECT Recycling Ltd [2007] EWHC 90086 (Costs) (17 September 2007)
The High Court Costs Office dismissed a challenge to a CFA, holding there was no breach of the CFAR 2000 duty to advise on BTE insurance.
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