This is a reference book that provides extensive and detailed exposition of the law governing sentencing, covering the principles of sentencing and the application of those principles. It offers an in-depth analysis of the language used in sentencing provisions. Many critical discussions of various sentences available to the court, including death sentences, imprisonment, fines, whipping, bonds of good behaviour and other non-custodial orders are highlighted in this book – which also includes discussions on youthful offenders and their treatment.

Features & Benefits

• Discussions are supported by relevant statutory provisions and useful case authorities
• Includes latest developments brought about by amendments to statutes including the Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, the Criminal Justice Act and the Prison Act
• New chapter on Pre-Trial Processes is added
• Completely revamped chapter on Overview of Sentencing Guidelines for Some Offences; the chapter sets out a summary of sentencing guidelines of general application to a selection of offences, including offences affecting the human body and some affecting property under the Penal Code; drug possession,corruption, and child abuse.
• All procedural and substantive requirements analysed at length to help busy judges and criminal practitioners through the multitude of technicalities inherent in sentencing practice.
• An essential reference in an environment where no sentencing guidelines are issued by any authority and there is a paucity.

This is a reference book that provides extensive and detailed exposition of the law governing sentencing, covering the principles of sentencing and the application of those principles. It offers an in-depth analysis of the language used in sentencing provisions. Many critical discussions of various sentences available to the court, including death sentences, imprisonment, fines, whipping, bonds of good behaviour and other non-custodial orders are highlighted in this book – which also includes discussions on youthful offenders and their treatment.

Features & Benefits

• Discussions are supported by relevant statutory provisions and useful case authorities
• Includes latest developments brought about by amendments to statutes including the Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code, the Criminal Justice Act and the Prison Act
• New chapter on Pre-Trial Processes is added
• Completely revamped chapter on Overview of Sentencing Guidelines for Some Offences; the chapter sets out a summary of sentencing guidelines of general application to a selection of offences, including offences affecting the human body and some affecting property under the Penal Code; drug possession,corruption, and child abuse.
• All procedural and substantive requirements analysed at length to help busy judges and criminal practitioners through the multitude of technicalities inherent in sentencing practice.
• An essential reference in an environment where no sentencing guidelines are issued by any authority and there is a paucity.

Written by an experienced counsel, this book contains a wealth of essential guidance on the preparation for and the conduct of a trial. The text is clear and succinct, amply supported by relevant case law, both local and foreign, as well as statutory sources in particular the Rules of Court 2012 and the Evidence Act 1950. Organised in a systematic structure, the book covers trial preparation, the various aspects of trial proper, submissions, judgment and the ethics of trial advocacy.

The carefully written text, a result of thorough consideration of the subject and meticulous research, is immensely useful in preparing for trial, providing clear guidance and analytical insights. The rich array of authorities and sources cited gives pointers for further research to ensure that counsel is painstakingly armed for trial.

A well-crafted system of headings, supplemented by helpful cross-references, enables the trial lawyer to easily refer to the book for the correct law, confirmation on a finer point of practice, practical direction and relevant authorities int he midst of the cut and thrust of  trial. For the judge, the book may be confidently consulted when presiding over the trial.

Be it for young lawyer, the seasoned counsel, or the busy judge, The Trial Lawyer's Companion is indeed a book to have readily on hand.

NEW IN THIS EDITION:

• Updates case authorities since 2005 up to 30 June 2017
• Addresses the impact of the Rules of Court 2012
• Considers and clarifies developments and changes to the law in respect of discovery, admissibility of documents in trial bundles, privilege, expert evidence, and computer documents.

KEY FEATURES:

• Contains a wealth of practical guidance on trial practice
• Fully up-to-date with relevant statutory provisions
• Replete with invaluable leading case authorities
• Illuminates the difficult areas of trial practice

Jackson & Powell is the definitive text on Professional Liability. It provides comprehensive coverage of the law of professional liability. It is an essential reference point for every practitioner as it aids them in establishing whether a duty of care exists and whether it has been breached, providing quick access with confidence as to whether a cause of action exists while explaining the remedies available. Key features Examines the nature of professional liability Deals with subjects of general application and delves into specific professions Discusses the difference between tortuous liability and contractual liability Considers the duties and obligations of a professional including positive duties and restrictions Considers the standard of skill and care including the relevance of the defendant’s qualifications and experience Discusses changes in the standard required by professional Explains the nature of a fiduciary duty including unauthorised profits and undue influence Discusses the origins of the duty of confidentiality including the continuing duty to former clients Differentiates between limitation in contract, tort and equity

Bullen & Leake & Jacob’s Precedents of Pleadings is widely regarded as the essential guide to drafting statements of case. It offers the advocate a stock of authoritative, structured precedents of statements of case complete with guiding commentary across both mainstream and specialist areas of practice. The 19th edition, fully updated by the 1st Supplement, reflects all current issues under the CPR and the legislative and judicial developments in the individual practice areas. Presents a wide range of contemporary templates for drafting which can be easily modified for specific cases Covers all classes of litigation from common areas such as employment law to the more unusual such as sports law (109 chapters) Contains example claims and defences Provides specific practical guidance on each precedent Written by an expert team of over 60 barristers

Disclosure provides an authoritative and detailed analysis of the law relating to disclosure, i.e., the process whereby the parties to a legal action disclose to each other all documents in their possession, custody or power relating to matters in question in the action. Key Features: Provides an authoritative and detailed analysis of the law relating to the process whereby parties to an action disclose to each other all documents relating to the action Covers both documentary and non-documentary disclosure Considers the timing when disclosure should be made Examines the granting of Norwich Pharmacal relief and other forms of pre-action disclosure Discusses who must give disclosure, including special cases, non-parties and parties joined to an action for the purposes of disclosure Considers the issue of privilege and the waiver of it Examines the consequences of a failure to comply with the requirement to disclose Looks at collateral use of documents, information requests, and expert reports Covers disclosure in a wide range of Courts and Tribunals, and the continuing effects of the Human Rights Act 1998 Remains a key text internationally with material relevant to the Commonwealth, Ireland and the Channel Islands New material in the Sixth Edition: The Sixth Edition brings the work up to date. In particular, it covers the important transition from the Disclosure Pilot Scheme to the new Practice Direction for Business and Property cases. It also includes the following cases, to name but a few: Cases on redaction, such as TVZ v Manchester City FC Ltd [2021] EWHC 1179 (QB) Cases about electronic disclosure, such as Sportsradar AG v Football Dataco Ltd [2022] CAT 37 Cases dealing with inspection of documents, like Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v Emmott [2022] EWHC 730 (Comm) Cases on experts, such as Pickett v Balkind [2022] 4 WLR 88 Important privilege cases, such as Director of the Serious Fraud Office v Eurasian Natural Resources Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2006, WH Holding Ltd v E20 Stadium LLP [2018] EWCA Civ 2652, and R (Jet2.com Ltd) v Civil Aviation Authority [2020] EWCA Civ 35 Information request cases, including Al-Saud v Gibbs [2022] 1 WLR 3082, Vardy v Rooney [2022] EWHC 1209 (QB) and Fairclough v Tasi Ltd [2022] EWHC 2714 (Ch) Cases on failure to comply, like Ocado Group Plc v McKeeve [2021] EWCA Civ 145 and Olympic Council of Asia v Novans Jets LLP [2023] EWHC 276 (Comm) Cases on access to the court file, such as Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd v Dring [2020] AC 629

Disclosure provides an authoritative and detailed analysis of the law relating to disclosure, i.e., the process whereby the parties to a legal action disclose to each other all documents in their possession, custody or power relating to matters in question in the action. Key Features: Provides an authoritative and detailed analysis of the law relating to the process whereby parties to an action disclose to each other all documents relating to the action Covers both documentary and non-documentary disclosure Considers the timing when disclosure should be made Examines the granting of Norwich Pharmacal relief and other forms of pre-action disclosure Discusses who must give disclosure, including special cases, non-parties and parties joined to an action for the purposes of disclosure Considers the issue of privilege and the waiver of it Examines the consequences of a failure to comply with the requirement to disclose Looks at collateral use of documents, information requests, and expert reports Covers disclosure in a wide range of Courts and Tribunals, and the continuing effects of the Human Rights Act 1998 Remains a key text internationally with material relevant to the Commonwealth, Ireland and the Channel Islands New material in the Sixth Edition: The Sixth Edition brings the work up to date. In particular, it covers the important transition from the Disclosure Pilot Scheme to the new Practice Direction for Business and Property cases. It also includes the following cases, to name but a few: Cases on redaction, such as TVZ v Manchester City FC Ltd [2021] EWHC 1179 (QB) Cases about electronic disclosure, such as Sportsradar AG v Football Dataco Ltd [2022] CAT 37 Cases dealing with inspection of documents, like Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v Emmott [2022] EWHC 730 (Comm) Cases on experts, such as Pickett v Balkind [2022] 4 WLR 88 Important privilege cases, such as Director of the Serious Fraud Office v Eurasian Natural Resources Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2006, WH Holding Ltd v E20 Stadium LLP [2018] EWCA Civ 2652, and R (Jet2.com Ltd) v Civil Aviation Authority [2020] EWCA Civ 35 Information request cases, including Al-Saud v Gibbs [2022] 1 WLR 3082, Vardy v Rooney [2022] EWHC 1209 (QB) and Fairclough v Tasi Ltd [2022] EWHC 2714 (Ch) Cases on failure to comply, like Ocado Group Plc v McKeeve [2021] EWCA Civ 145 and Olympic Council of Asia v Novans Jets LLP [2023] EWHC 276 (Comm) Cases on access to the court file, such as Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd v Dring [2020] AC 629

Disclosure provides an authoritative and detailed analysis of the law relating to disclosure, i.e., the process whereby the parties to a legal action disclose to each other all documents in their possession, custody or power relating to matters in question in the action. Key Features: Provides an authoritative and detailed analysis of the law relating to the process whereby parties to an action disclose to each other all documents relating to the action Covers both documentary and non-documentary disclosure Considers the timing when disclosure should be made Examines the granting of Norwich Pharmacal relief and other forms of pre-action disclosure Discusses who must give disclosure, including special cases, non-parties and parties joined to an action for the purposes of disclosure Considers the issue of privilege and the waiver of it Examines the consequences of a failure to comply with the requirement to disclose Looks at collateral use of documents, information requests, and expert reports Covers disclosure in a wide range of Courts and Tribunals, and the continuing effects of the Human Rights Act 1998 Remains a key text internationally with material relevant to the Commonwealth, Ireland and the Channel Islands New material in the Sixth Edition: The Sixth Edition brings the work up to date. In particular, it covers the important transition from the Disclosure Pilot Scheme to the new Practice Direction for Business and Property cases. It also includes the following cases, to name but a few: Cases on redaction, such as TVZ v Manchester City FC Ltd [2021] EWHC 1179 (QB) Cases about electronic disclosure, such as Sportsradar AG v Football Dataco Ltd [2022] CAT 37 Cases dealing with inspection of documents, like Michael Wilson & Partners Ltd v Emmott [2022] EWHC 730 (Comm) Cases on experts, such as Pickett v Balkind [2022] 4 WLR 88 Important privilege cases, such as Director of the Serious Fraud Office v Eurasian Natural Resources Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2006, WH Holding Ltd v E20 Stadium LLP [2018] EWCA Civ 2652, and R (Jet2.com Ltd) v Civil Aviation Authority [2020] EWCA Civ 35 Information request cases, including Al-Saud v Gibbs [2022] 1 WLR 3082, Vardy v Rooney [2022] EWHC 1209 (QB) and Fairclough v Tasi Ltd [2022] EWHC 2714 (Ch) Cases on failure to comply, like Ocado Group Plc v McKeeve [2021] EWCA Civ 145 and Olympic Council of Asia v Novans Jets LLP [2023] EWHC 276 (Comm) Cases on access to the court file, such as Cape Intermediate Holdings Ltd v Dring [2020] AC 629

Jackson & Powell is the definitive text on Professional Liability. It provides comprehensive coverage of the law of professional liability. It is an essential reference point for every practitioner as it aids them in establishing whether a duty of care exists and whether it has been breached, providing quick access with confidence as to whether a cause of action exists while explaining the remedies available. Key features Examines the nature of professional liability Deals with subjects of general application and delves into specific professions Discusses the difference between tortuous liability and contractual liability Considers the duties and obligations of a professional including positive duties and restrictions Considers the standard of skill and care including the relevance of the defendant’s qualifications and experience Discusses changes in the standard required by professional Explains the nature of a fiduciary duty including unauthorised profits and undue influence Discusses the origins of the duty of confidentiality including the continuing duty to former clients Differentiates between limitation in contract, tort and equity

This book is an essential reference source for all lawyers who deal with one of the most important remedies in civil and family litigation – the injunction. Injunctions by David Bean, Isabel Parry and Andrew Burns provides you with an indispensable reference tool. This highly practical work covers every type of injunction, going through their scope and limitations, and the procedures involved in obtaining them. The new 14th edition has been completely updated to incorporate all the key developments in this area of law since the last edition was published three years ago. Features of the new edition include: Injunctions against “persons unknown”: Canada Goose and subsequent decisions Injunctions to restrain publication of reports by public bodies Worldwide freezing orders: Lakatamia Shipping v Morimoto Imaging orders: TBD (Owen Holland) Ltd v Simons New CPR 81 on committal for contempt

This book is an essential reference source for all lawyers who deal with one of the most important remedies in civil and family litigation – the injunction. Injunctions by David Bean, Isabel Parry and Andrew Burns provides you with an indispensable reference tool. This highly practical work covers every type of injunction, going through their scope and limitations, and the procedures involved in obtaining them. The new 14th edition has been completely updated to incorporate all the key developments in this area of law since the last edition was published three years ago. Features of the new edition include: Injunctions against “persons unknown”: Canada Goose and subsequent decisions Injunctions to restrain publication of reports by public bodies Worldwide freezing orders: Lakatamia Shipping v Morimoto Imaging orders: TBD (Owen Holland) Ltd v Simons New CPR 81 on committal for contempt

Part of the Common Law Library series, Phipson on Evidence is the leading work on civil and criminal evidence. It examines in detail all aspects of the principles and procedures making up the law of evidence. Coverage includes the admission of evidence, the standard of proof, the attendance of witnesses, good and bad character, legal professional privilege, hearsay, expert evidence, confessions, judicial discretion and many other evidential issues. Key Features Leading work and authority on civil and criminal evidence, frequently quoted in court Written by a prominent team of expert authors, with excellent balance between leading practitioners and academics Fully updates all changes brought in by the Civil Procedure Rules and the Criminal Procedure Rules Examines in detail all aspects of the complex principles and procedures which make up the law of evidence including admission of evidence, evidence taken or served prior to a trial, the rules of evidence during the course of a trial and the examination of witnesses Considers the burden and standard of proof Discusses all aspects of good and bad character Includes analysis of privilege and facts excluded by public policy Examines hearsay in civil and criminal proceedings Looks at the exclusion and inclusion of extrinsic evidence Examines the judicial discretion to admit or exclude evidence Considers a broad range of case law, including that of the Commonwealth The supplement considers a number of important legal developments, including key decisions on admission of evidence, the standard of proof, the attendance of witnesses, good and bad character, legal professional privilege, hearsay, expert evidence, confessions, judicial discretion and many other evidential issues. The supplement also considers important decisions from the Supreme Court (both domestic and overseas) and Court of Appeal such as Tui v Griffiths [2023] UKSC 48, Mansion (Gibraltar) Ltd v Manasco and Ors (2024/GSC/026), and Tutt v. Ministry of Defence [2023] EWHC 2834 (KB).

This book is an essential reference source for all lawyers who deal with one of the most important remedies in civil and family litigation – the injunction. Injunctions by David Bean, Isabel Parry and Andrew Burns provides you with an indispensable reference tool. This highly practical work covers every type of injunction, going through their scope and limitations, and the procedures involved in obtaining them. The new 14th edition has been completely updated to incorporate all the key developments in this area of law since the last edition was published three years ago. Features of the new edition include: Injunctions against “persons unknown”: Canada Goose and subsequent decisions Injunctions to restrain publication of reports by public bodies Worldwide freezing orders: Lakatamia Shipping v Morimoto Imaging orders: TBD (Owen Holland) Ltd v Simons New CPR 81 on committal for contempt

Limitation Periods by Professor Andrew McGee is a well-established and definitive text now in its ninth edition. Professor McGee steers practitioners through the complexities of the law of limitations, giving detailed guidance in all areas of law from preliminary issues to proceedings. The book is designed to help bring an action in good time and remedy delays which may lead to striking out. The book covers European and international limitation issues. The First Supplement to the 9th Edition brings this well-established and definitive text fully up-to-date, including significant case law such as: Kekwick v Kekwick (Meaning of 'action' and 'proceeding' and the differences between them); Boxxe Ltd v Secretary of State for Justice, Walton v Pickerings Solicitors (the calculation of time and the differences between issue and service); Lees v Kaye (what counts as 'personal injury'); Jalla v Shell, Honda Pension Trustees v Mercer Ltd (continuing torts); James v Scudamore (Laches).

Limitation Periods by Professor Andrew McGee is a well-established and definitive text now in its ninth edition. Professor McGee steers practitioners through the complexities of the law of limitations, giving detailed guidance in all areas of law from preliminary issues to proceedings. The book is designed to help bring an action in good time and remedy delays which may lead to striking out. The book covers European and international limitation issues. The First Supplement to the 9th Edition brings this well-established and definitive text fully up-to-date, including significant case law such as: Kekwick v Kekwick (Meaning of 'action' and 'proceeding' and the differences between them); Boxxe Ltd v Secretary of State for Justice, Walton v Pickerings Solicitors (the calculation of time and the differences between issue and service); Lees v Kaye (what counts as 'personal injury'); Jalla v Shell, Honda Pension Trustees v Mercer Ltd (continuing torts); James v Scudamore (Laches).

Bullen & Leake & Jacob’s Precedents of Pleadings is widely regarded as the essential guide to drafting statements of case. It offers the advocate a stock of authoritative, structured precedents of statements of case complete with guiding commentary across both mainstream and specialist areas of practice. The 19th edition, fully updated by the 1st Supplement, reflects all current issues under the CPR and the legislative and judicial developments in the individual practice areas. Presents a wide range of contemporary templates for drafting which can be easily modified for specific cases Covers all classes of litigation from common areas such as employment law to the more unusual such as sports law (109 chapters) Contains example claims and defences Provides specific practical guidance on each precedent Written by an expert team of over 60 barristers

Bullen & Leake & Jacob’s Precedents of Pleadings is widely regarded as the essential guide to drafting statements of case. It offers the advocate a stock of authoritative, structured precedents of statements of case complete with guiding commentary across both mainstream and specialist areas of practice. The 19th edition, fully updated by the 1st Supplement, reflects all current issues under the CPR and the legislative and judicial developments in the individual practice areas. Presents a wide range of contemporary templates for drafting which can be easily modified for specific cases Covers all classes of litigation from common areas such as employment law to the more unusual such as sports law (109 chapters) Contains example claims and defences Provides specific practical guidance on each precedent Written by an expert team of over 60 barristers

Goff & Jones is the leading work on the law of unjust enrichment. Successive editions have played a major role in establishing the central importance of the subject for private and commercial lawyers and developing its key concepts and principles. The text is comprehensive in coverage and written by highly respected scholars who explain all of the rules governing claims in unjust enrichment and discuss how these have been applied through detailed examination of the case-law. The book is frequently cited in courts throughout the Commonwealth and continues to signpost future developments in the field. The new 10th edition is completely up-to-date and contains detailed discussion of important decisions since the last edition. Several chapters have been wholly or substantially rewritten to take account of significant new cases, and their impact on topics including the recovery of benefits from remote recipients, the recovery of benefits transferred on a condition that fails, the recovery of ultra vires payments by public bodies, the limitation rules governing claims in unjust enrichment and interest awards on such claims. The 10th edition deals with the following six key matters in relation to making a claim: Explains how a claim in unjust enrichment can be precluded where a defendant’s enrichment is mandated by a statute, judgment, natural obligation, or contract Analyses the principles governing the identification and valuation of enrichment, and explains how these apply to claims for different types of benefit Considers the requirement that a defendant’s gain has been acquired at the claimant’s expense Discusses the different grounds for restitution: lack of consent and want of authority; mistake; duress; undue influence and unconscionable bargains; failure of basis; free acceptance; necessity; secondary liability; ultra vires receipts and payments by public bodies; etc Examines defences including change of position; ministerial receipt; bona fide purchase; estoppel; counter-restitution impossible; passing on; limitation; legal incapacity; illegality Details the personal and proprietary remedies for unjust enrichment

Asbestos: Law & Litigation is the first comprehensive guide to claims for asbestos-related injury in the UK. It has been written by experienced practitioners involved in many of the leading cases on the subject. The scope of the book is wide-ranging; from the development of knowledge, to the law of damages, with all of the legal and practical issues in between. Key features include: Cutting-edge analysis of the medical aspects of asbestos-related conditions by leading experts Dr John Moore-Gillon and Dr Robin Rudd A history of asbestos and its uses In-depth analysis of the common law and statutory routes to liability in asbestos disease claims of all kinds An explanation of the complex insurance and reinsurance issues that arise in the context of cover for asbestos-related illness Guidance on the damages recoverable in civil actions and on the technicalities of applications for payments under the DMPS and other statutory schemes Practical advice on the specific procedural issues that arise in asbestos disease claims and inquests Key case law discussed: Steve Hill Ltd v Witham, Head v Culver Heating Co Ltd and Rix v Paramount Shopfitting Company Ltd: a recent trilogy of Court of Appeal judgments which clarified the proper approach to the assessment of losses in asbestos disease claims Bussey v Anglia Heating Ltd: a key Court of Appeal decision concerning the correct approach to foreseeable risks in tort law and the impact and relevance of important technical guidance documents in asbestos claims. HMG3 LTD v Dunn: bespoke High Court guidance on the court’s approach to the exercise of its discretion to disapply the primary limitation period in cases involving claims for fatal asbestos disease. Heneghan v Manchester Dry Docks Ltd: a significant Court of Appeal decision importing the Fairchild rule into asbestos lung cancer claims and also applying the “doubles the risk” test to causation based on epidemiological evidence. Chandler v Cape Plc: a groundbreaking decision (recently re-affirmed by the Supreme Court) and the first case in which the Court of Appeal confirmed that a parent company could owe a direct duty of care to an employee who had been exposed to asbestos by one of its subsidiaries. McDonald v National Grid Electricity: a landmark decision from the Supreme Court concerning the scope of the Asbestos Industry Regulations 1931. DP v Topmark Claims Management Ltd: the first reported decision concerning the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme 2014, which answers a number of questions concerning its requirements. Key Legislation Includes: Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 1930 and 2010 Asbestos Industry Regulations 1931 Factories Act 1937 and 1961 Asbestos Regulations 1969 Limitation Act 1980 Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987 and 2002 Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 and 2012

Asbestos: Law & Litigation is the first comprehensive guide to claims for asbestos-related injury in the UK. It has been written by experienced practitioners involved in many of the leading cases on the subject. The scope of the book is wide-ranging; from the development of knowledge, to the law of damages, with all of the legal and practical issues in between. Key features include: Cutting-edge analysis of the medical aspects of asbestos-related conditions by leading experts Dr John Moore-Gillon and Dr Robin Rudd A history of asbestos and its uses In-depth analysis of the common law and statutory routes to liability in asbestos disease claims of all kinds An explanation of the complex insurance and reinsurance issues that arise in the context of cover for asbestos-related illness Guidance on the damages recoverable in civil actions and on the technicalities of applications for payments under the DMPS and other statutory schemes Practical advice on the specific procedural issues that arise in asbestos disease claims and inquests Key case law discussed: Steve Hill Ltd v Witham, Head v Culver Heating Co Ltd and Rix v Paramount Shopfitting Company Ltd: a recent trilogy of Court of Appeal judgments which clarified the proper approach to the assessment of losses in asbestos disease claims Bussey v Anglia Heating Ltd: a key Court of Appeal decision concerning the correct approach to foreseeable risks in tort law and the impact and relevance of important technical guidance documents in asbestos claims. HMG3 LTD v Dunn: bespoke High Court guidance on the court’s approach to the exercise of its discretion to disapply the primary limitation period in cases involving claims for fatal asbestos disease. Heneghan v Manchester Dry Docks Ltd: a significant Court of Appeal decision importing the Fairchild rule into asbestos lung cancer claims and also applying the “doubles the risk” test to causation based on epidemiological evidence. Chandler v Cape Plc: a groundbreaking decision (recently re-affirmed by the Supreme Court) and the first case in which the Court of Appeal confirmed that a parent company could owe a direct duty of care to an employee who had been exposed to asbestos by one of its subsidiaries. McDonald v National Grid Electricity: a landmark decision from the Supreme Court concerning the scope of the Asbestos Industry Regulations 1931. DP v Topmark Claims Management Ltd: the first reported decision concerning the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme 2014, which answers a number of questions concerning its requirements. Key Legislation Includes: Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 1930 and 2010 Asbestos Industry Regulations 1931 Factories Act 1937 and 1961 Asbestos Regulations 1969 Limitation Act 1980 Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 1987 and 2002 Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 and 2012

Commercial Injunctions is regarded as the essential textbook on injunctions. It is cited in argument and judgments throughout the common law jurisdictions, including at the highest levels. The 1st Supplement brings the text fully up to date in the light of extensive new case law and legislative developments, including the UK not acceding to the Lugano Agreement. Commercial Injunctions provides: Unparalleled in-depth coverage of all aspects of injunctions Highly practical advice on how and when to obtain injunctions, how to defend against such orders and the options available Key insight into the continuing evolution of the Mareva jurisdiction preserving assets A coherent and reasoned statement of the principles applicable to injunctions generally and to injunctions for particular purposes. A one-stop source of answers to key questions

Bullen & Leake & Jacob’s Precedents of Pleadings is widely regarded as the essential guide to drafting statements of case. It offers the advocate a stock of authoritative, structured precedents of statements of case complete with guiding commentary across both mainstream and specialist areas of practice. The 19th edition, fully updated by the 1st Supplement, reflects all current issues under the CPR and the legislative and judicial developments in the individual practice areas. Presents a wide range of contemporary templates for drafting which can be easily modified for specific cases Covers all classes of litigation from common areas such as employment law to the more unusual such as sports law (109 chapters) Contains example claims and defences Provides specific practical guidance on each precedent Written by an expert team of over 60 barristers

Jackson & Powell is the definitive text on Professional Liability. It provides comprehensive coverage of the law of professional liability. It is an essential reference point for every practitioner as it aids them in establishing whether a duty of care exists and whether it has been breached, providing quick access with confidence as to whether a cause of action exists while explaining the remedies available. Key features Examines the nature of professional liability Deals with subjects of general application and delves into specific professions Discusses the difference between tortuous liability and contractual liability Considers the duties and obligations of a professional including positive duties and restrictions Considers the standard of skill and care including the relevance of the defendant’s qualifications and experience Discusses changes in the standard required by professional Explains the nature of a fiduciary duty including unauthorised profits and undue influence Discusses the origins of the duty of confidentiality including the continuing duty to former clients Differentiates between limitation in contract, tort and equity