Market (Injury) Update: Discount Rate Announcement for England & Wales

Following yesterday’s announcement on the Discount Rate, Ravinder Johal, Head of Litigation at Strata Solicitors, GB’s In-House Law Firm provides an update on what this means.

Strata Solicitors Ensures Excellence Amidst SQE Changes

The legal profession has undergone a transformation with the introduction of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) in September 2021. This new pathway to becoming a solicitor aims to modernise the qualification process for those qualifying in England and Wales. What is the SQE? The SQE is an assessment for all prospective solicitors, regardless of their …

Delivering Service Excellence: An Interview With Our Legal Solutions Leaders

Leading claims and risk management provider Gallagher Bassett’s recent acquisition of Caytons Law LLP (Caytons) has expanded its litigation offering, complementing the existing services provided by Gallagher Bassett’s in-house law firm, Strata Solicitors. Together, the two legal firms bring decades of litigation experience in the UK, and being part of the Gallagher Bassett family allows …

Adapting to the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) Increase

Author – Ravinder Johal, Head of Litigation In December last year, it was announced that the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) would increase to 0.5%, as required by the Civil Liability Act 2018. The change came into effect earlier this month on January 11th.

Mastering a Client-Centric Approach for Commercial Fleet Litigation Capabilities

Author – Ravinder Johal, Head of Litigation While the phrase ‘time is money’ might underpin many legal firms’ billing structures, our team of solicitors has turned this approach on its head to drive growth. Strata Solicitors — A Gallagher Bassett Company — has applied its extensive experience in motor and liability claims to offer clients …