Sebastian Hale-Smith

Sebastian Hale-Smith joined SO Legal in January 2019 as a paralegal in the litigation department. He has a particularly keen interest in intellectual property disputes and employment law.

In addition to this Sebastian records the SO Legal podcast and lecture series.

Outside of the firm, Sebastian enjoys playing the double bass and tinkering with computers.

Eastbourne Office: 01323 407555

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Limitation – What you need to know…

One of the first considerations in bringing a claim is to check whether it is time-barred. An action must be brought within the relevant “Limitation Period”. If not, a Defendant has a defence to the claim. Limitation Period The Limitation periods are governed by the Limitation Act 1980. These periods vary depending upon the cause of action. The … [Read More...]

Disclosure of documents

Disclosure of documents: As part of every litigation case, one of the “directions” that a Court will issue (i.e. a formal step the parties are ordered to take in a Court case in order to prepare for trial) is disclosure of documents. The idea behind this is that all parties should be aware of the documentation that is available and relevant to the matter and to ensure … [Read More...]

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