In a recent High Court decision, Mr Justice Kennedy imposed a 5% costs penalty on the Plaintiffs because their solicitor...
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Solicitor Negligence
At one time a solicitor’s duty to his client was determined by the terms of the retainer, i.e. the contract between them. However, it is now firmly established that a solicitor owes a duty of care in negligence both to his clients and also to third parties within the scope of the “neighbour” / proximity principle.
Supreme Court: Solicitor Appeal Allowed in SDT
The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal brought by a solicitor who had been found guilty of misconduct by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal.
Solicitor’s lien in Ireland: a word of warning
The Guide to Professional Conduct of Solicitors in Ireland (second edition) deals with the provisions that apply in relation to a solicitor’s lien.
Professional Negligence in Ireland
Introduction