APIL calling for full candour and compliance with pre-action protocol.
Ruling established that Part 18 requests cannot be used to force firms to reveal commissions.
Court of Appeal says refusing to disclose commissions is ‘unwise’ but blocks option of legal challenge.
An apology is important but cannot be the end of the process.
Personal injury.
All sides challenging medical fees decision in Court of Appeal next year.
Dishonesty claim was substantial, but court says committal bid did not have client's consent.
Appeal judge concludes challenge was wasteful of court’s time and resources.
Court rules that first settlement was intended to be full and final.