QUINN DIRECT INSURANCE LTD v THE LAW SOCIETY OF ENGLAND AND WALES

[2010] Lloyd's Rep. IR 336

HIGH COURT (CHANCERY DIVISION)

Before Mr Justice Peter Smith

Insurance (professional indemnity) — Law Society intervening in firm of solicitors — Liability insurers requesting disclosure of all of the assured’s documents and records — Obligation of assured under policy to cooperate with insurers — Whether Law Society under a duty to comply — Solicitors Act 1974, section 37 — Civil Procedure Rules, Parts 8 and 31.