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Hall v Simons: Advocates by EstherWong is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes three cases heard together by the House of Lords regarding whether solicitors enjoy immunity from negligence claims by clients. In each case, clients sued their solicitors for negligence related to advice provided during litigation or settlement negotiations. The lower courts found the solicitors immune, but the Court of Appeal restored the claims. The House of Lords affirmed, finding the reasons for advocates

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EstherWong

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