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

[2010] Lloyd's Rep. IR 655

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Sir Andrew Morritt, Chancellor of the High Court, Lord Justice Rimer and Lord Justice Jackson

Insurance (Professional indemnity) — Law Society intervening in solicitors’ practice — Liability insurers seeking disclosure of all of the solicitors’ books and records — Whether disclosure required by policy terms — Whether Law Society bound by policy terms — Whether statutory scheme for compulsory insurance required disclosure.