The Law and Practice of Compromise (7th Ed)

The Law and Practice of Compromise provides authoritative guidance on this area, enabling disputing parties to avoid litigation wherever possible and secure their agreement in enforceable form.

* Provides guidance on the law of compromise from initial procedure to enforcement

* Deals individually with different types of dispute, including: settlements in Chancery litigation; matrimonial, family and inheritance disputes; serious personal injury claims involving children or patients; employment contract disputes; landlord and tenant, boundary, and construction disputes
* Sets out the legal foundations of compromise and the essential requirements of a valid compromise
* Offers guidance and advice as to best practice, including the requirements of professional ethics in various situations
* Examines the procedure of compromise, its machinery and methods, with particular attention to Part 36 of the CPR