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Length:
30 minutes of audio
(+ optional 5 minute online quiz)
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Course Aims:

This podcast is aimed at practitioners in all areas with an interest in finding out more about CFAs and the recent cases in the area.

Outcomes:
After completing the course you will:
  • Have learnt about the statutory position with regard to CFAs;
  • Have received an update on recent cases in the area.
Level:
General Interest Difficulty: 2 of 5
Classification:
Case Update
Legislative Updates
Sources and References:
  • Conditional Fee Agreements Regulations 2000;
  • Collective Conditional Fee Agreements 2000;
  • Code of Conduct for Solicitors;
  • Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
  • Various Claimants v Gower Chemical and others (CC) Lawtel 8 March 2007;
  • Garrett v Halton BC; Myatt v National Coal Board (CA), [2007] 1 All ER 147;
  • Hollins v Russell [2003] EWCA Civ 718;
  • Bevan v Power Panels 2007 EWHC (Costs) 90073;
  • Jones v Wrexham County Borough Council, The Times, 21 January 2008;
  • Gloucestershire County Council v Evans and others: [2008] EWCA Civ 21;
  • Jones v Caradon Catnic Ltd [2005] EWCA Civ 1821;
  • Crane v Cannons Leisure Centre (2007) EWCA Civ 1352.

In this CPDcast, Judith Ayling and Katharine Scott discuss recent developments in relation to conditional fee agreements. Their discussion covers the present statutory position with regard to CFAs, cases where CFAs were taken out before the new regime took effect and other recent cases in the area. Both Judith Ayling and Katharine Scott are barristers at 39 Essex Street and specialise in the area of costs.

Podcast Added: 4/3/2008

Podcast last reviewed: 2011-09-26

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