SRA Combatting SLAPPs? Or Failing?
Introduction It has been nearly two years since the SRA issued their SLAPPs warning, and appeared to be trying to…
Category: Opinion
Opinion on the legal profession in the United Kingdom, including SLAPP’s, Solicitors, Courts and Judgements.
Reviewer avoids attempted (and absurd) SLAPP injunction from water cooler company
Introduction A man who left reviews on Google and Trustpilot has escaped an attempted SLAPP-style injunction against him, after a…
Noel Clarke loses Libel case – but was it a SLAPP?
Introduction The actor Noel Clarke (probably best known for his Dr who character Mickey Smith) lost his libel case against…
Matthew Quigley, Zenith Partners and the High Court Forgery
Matthew Quigley of Zenith Partners is well known for being a serial liar, confidence trickster and fraudster – taking peoples’…
Zenith Partners Fraud – is Danny Chapchal the ‘brains’ behind the operation?
Viewers of this blog may recall that I have written a number of times about Matthew Quigley and the fraud…
Watch out for Matthew Quigley of Zenith Partners in Poland
Businesses across the world ought to watch out for Matthew Quigley of Zenith Partners, based in Poland, after taking ‘administration…
A Shade Greener’s Anne Emmerson: Falsely claiming to be a solicitor
Introduction Every time I hear about A Shade Greener, it seems to turn a shade darker. I initially wrote about…
Watch out for Conrad Sean Thornton of Chester
Potential employers in the UK and in particular the Chester area should watch out for an individual calling himself “Conrad…
OPINION: Costs should be automatic on Civil Procedure Rule 38 Discontinuance
Introduction As with many SLAPPs there are many people who not only threaten, but do actually issue Court Proceedings –…
AI Global Media awards struck off and convicted lawyer with TWO legal awards
Introduction A solicitor who was convicted of a criminal offence and struck off the roll has won no less than…