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Aylesford & Co (Estate Agents) v Al-Habtoor [2003]
Russell-Cooke were instructed by Aylesford & Co to recover unpaid estate agent's commission from Mr Al-Habtoor in relation to the sale of a residential property. Aylesford & Co introduced the ultimate purchaser.
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Bassett v Sears Tooth (a Firm) [2004]
Mr Bassett instructed Sears Tooth to act in his divorce and his wife's application for ancillary relief. Sears Tooth issued a number of bills to Mr Bassett during the course of the litigation. At the end of the matter, Mr Bassett sought to have a number of these assessed, including some that he had already paid.
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Kent v M&L Management & Legal Ltd and Chapper [2005]
Mrs Kent and Mr Chapper were brother and sister. Their mother had brought proceedings against M&L and Mr Chapper in 1994 relating to a property transaction in 1979. In 2000, shortly after his mother's death, the claim against Mr Chapper was struck out because of her delays and non-compliance with directions.
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Walker International Holdings Ltd v Republic of Congo and others [2005]
Russell-Cooke were instructed by Jackson 31 Limited and Fininco. Walker International Holdings Ltd were what is commonly known as a vulture fund.
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