Patrick Allen qualified in 1977 and set up London firm Hodge Jones & Allen from a Euston squat.
Ruling highlights dangers of expert reports that are 'factually inaccurate, and lacking in enquiry and analysis'.
Claimant representatives pinned failings on 'rogue' fee-earner, as defence lawyers went ‘above and beyond’ to sustain the action.
Data protection claim brought after hundreds of firm’s PI cases were analysed.
Justice minister challenges Treasury’s optimistic assessment with new review of Civil Liability Act.
Promised £35 annual saving turned out to be just £15 — and even that’s debatable.
Government report reveals average savings of 4% for motorists, though benefits fall short of original £35 target.
One creditor says failure to recover debts could put medico-legal companies out of business.
The government wants to protect victims of clinical negligence, but it may be pricing them out of making a claim.