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The reason I ask this question is that, when I bought my house, the property lawyer acting for the seller would not let me move in until I had paid for the place, whereas it’s standard practice for litigators to settle disputes on the understanding that the defendant is allowed to make payment 14 days after the settlement is reached. Continue reading
I was delighted to have the chance to put a few questions to Colin Passmore, Senior Partner of international law firm, Simmons & Simmons. Colin joined the firm in 1986 and became a partner in 1990. He was appointed Senior Partner in 2011 (and subsequently re-elected for a second term) but continues to maintain a litigation practice. Over the course of his career, he has worked in England, Hong Kong and the Middle East, from where he has developed a varied commercial litigation practice that encompasses both international and domestic disputes.
Colin writes one of the leading texts on privilege (Passmore on Privilege) and chairs the Membership Committee of the Academy of Experts. He was listed in the “Top 100” for the London Super Lawyers Magazine in 2013.
In Part 1 of my interview with Colin, he talks about his career and interests. In Part 2, he gives some perspectives on recent legal developments. Finally, in Part 3, Colin considers what the future might hold for civil litigation in England and Wales.
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The Court of Appeal recently handed down an important decision on identifying loss in Swynson v Lowick Rose. Continue reading