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Baines & Anor v Dixon Coles & Gill (A firm) & Ors [2021]

09/08/21

A solicitor steals £millions from client funds. Can insurers aggregate the thefts to limit the payout? According to the Court of Appeal on Friday, their rights to do so are limited. Michael Pooles QC and Lucile Taylor of Hailsham Chambers appeared for insurers.

Imran Benson provides a brief summary of the decision here, and the judgment can be accessed here.