Diamond, Jim
The Legal Extortion Racket
- ISBN 13:
- 9781803813301
- author:
- Diamond, Jim
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Grosvenor House Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 150
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Business, General, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Legal Extortion Racket by Jim Diamond is a candid account of his 40-year career in law, spanning from his early days as an outdoor clerk to his work with top City of London firms. With a client base ranging from individuals and SMEs to billionaires and corporate clients, Diamond shares his experiences working on high-stakes legal costs disputes across the UK.
Throughout his career, Diamond has identified common problems in the UK's legal system, including a lack of transparency and inadequate regulatory controls. He recounts specific cases that have shocked him, bringing shame on the legal profession and regulators alike. To balance these stories, Diamond offers personal insights into his life journey and motivations.
This book provides a unique perspective on the UK's legal market place, with statistics published worldwide over two decades. By sharing his expertise and experiences, Diamond sheds light on the complexities of the legal extortion racket and its impact on clients and the profession as a whole.