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Damages-based agreements—solicitors entitled to renumeration on termination of the agreement (Lexlaw v Zuberi)

Damages-based agreements—solicitors entitled to renumeration on termination of the agreement (Lexlaw v Zuberi)

Published on: 15 July 2020

Published by: LexisPSL

Damages-based agreements—solicitors entitled to renumeration on termination of the agreement (Lexlaw v Zuberi)
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Dispute Resolution analysis: After seven years we have an illuminating and sensible decision about the workings of damages-based agreements (DBA). Judge Parfitt sitting as a High Court Judge held that the claimant’s solicitors were entitled to proper remuneration in circumstances where their client terminated a damages-based agreement (DBA). Written by Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School London who advised the government on the DBA Regulations 2010 applicable to Employment Tribunals. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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