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The professional negligence adjudication scheme—an update

The professional negligence adjudication scheme—an update

Published on: 23 September 2019

Published by: LexisPSL

The professional negligence adjudication scheme—an update
When was the scheme first launched?
Who runs the scheme?
Which types of claim is the scheme aimed at?
Is it mandatory for those claims?
Why use the scheme?
Who is using the scheme?
Where can we obtain further details of/documents for use in the scheme?

Article summary

Dispute Resolution analysis: According to Ivor Collett, barrister at Crown Office Chambers, the professional negligence adjudication scheme is a quick, informal and relatively inexpensive method of dispute resolution. Collett discusses how the scheme is being used and why he believes all professional negligence lawyers really should consider it. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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