We have advised many firms on making block notifications to their insurers of circumstances which may give rise to claims by home-buyers arising from onerous ground rent and other leasehold provisions and on a variety of coverage issues, including dispute resolution.
Legal Futures has reported on a claim by Arrassey Properties which was dismissed by Her Honour Judge Baucher in Central London County Court, holding that the advice given was appropriate at the time (2006). While all cases will be fact-specific, the judgment (which is in fact dated 15 July 2022) may provide some comfort for many law firms and their insurers.
The SRA has applied to the Legal Services Board for approval of rule changes relating to the proposed taking over of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund.
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