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SCCO considers validity of assigned CFA (Azim v Tradewise Insurance Services Ltd)

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Published on: 06 September 2016

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What are the practical implications of the decision?
What considerations were relevant in determining whether a CFA had been terminated?
Does this judgment provide further assistance in determining whether the assignment of a CFA is lawful?
What is considered in determining the effectiveness of the assignment of a CFA?
Does the judgment give guidance on any other issues?

Article summary

Dispute Resolution analysis: Christopher McClure, regional manager of The John M Hayes Partnership in Manchester, considers the handed down judgment of the Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO) in Mohammed Azim v Tradewise Insurance Services Limited and evaluates what lessons can be learned with regards to the valid assignment of a conditional fee arrangement (CFA) from one firm of solicitors to another.

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