The scope of the retainer is in question in Mehjoo v Harben Barker. Kate Rees-Doherty explores the implications ‘This case serves as an important reminder for us all of the need not only to couch our retainer/engagement letters in appropriate terms but also to consider whether there are any specific issues on which we are …
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Wills & Trusts Law Reports | November 2011 #114Christopher Swain (C) built up a very successful business and held 72% of the shares in a group of companies in which each of his four daughters also held 5.3% of the shares. He was advised by a small firm of chartered accountants who prepared tax returns for him, the company and the family trusts and at times for each of his daughters and by a small firm of solicitors who prepared his will, dated 17 January 2006. C decided to sell his company to the management and to use Mills & Reeve, a large full-service law firm (the firm) to advise him and his daughters on the MBO. In June 2006 ...
