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Litigation Articles
Who pays the lawyers' bills?
Read Nuno Santos-Costa's and Kathryn Purkis' article on a judgment which has helped clarify how trustees should conduct themselves with regard to instructing advisers to assist them with their trustee duties
Look before you litigate
Dan Boxall discusses why careful consideration is needed before you embark on costly litigation
How to get the most from your lawyer
Dr Elena Moran reveals what to look for when selecting a law firm and what you can expect from your lawyers
Jersey revises its laws
Read Clare Nicolle's article to find out more about the revised editions of all Jersey's written laws
Oh no, an accident has occurred - what do I do?
Colette Hunt sets out the practical steps you can take immediately after an accident to assist in the smooth running of any subsequent personal injury claim or litigation
Izodia plc v RBSI - Briefing Note
Dan Boxall's briefing note sets out details of an action in the Royal Court relating to fraud and electronic banking and looks at the Court's guidance on a bank's duty of care
Beneficiaries' request for information - First Island/Avalon Trust
Clare Nicolle sets out details of an application to the Royal Court for directions under Articles 51 and 53 of the Trusts (Jersey) Law 1984
Building Understanding
Crill Canavan looks at the lessons construction companies can learn from decisions made by the Jersey Employment Tribunal
What is the prescription period for a claim in voisinage?
Click on the downloads section below to read an article by Clare Nicolle outlining the case of Gale & Clarke v Rockhampton Apartments Limited & Antler Property CI Limited.
Paulo Maluf v Attorney General of Jersey
Kathryn Purkis and Sarah Nibbs review the Court of Appeal decision in the Maluf case in which Crill Canavan acts for The Federal Republic of Brazil and the Municipality of Sao Paulo.
In Sickness and in Health
Colette Hunt and Sarah Nibbs look at an employer's rights and obligations under the Employment (Jersey) Law 2003.
Court Introduces New Assessment Procedure for Trustees' Legal Costs
Dr Elena Moran comments on recent decisions by the Royal Court which provides insight on the matter in which trustees' legal costs will be supervised by the Court.
The Dangers of Overstating Your Case
Dr Elena Moran gives an overview of the Royal Court action Pell Frischmann -v- Bow Valley Energy, a fascinating case revolving around the award of the development contract for the Balal oil field off the coast of Iran, and the financial consequences of overstating your case.