Sharpcan and the Purpose Problem in Litigation: Why Objectives Shape Outcomes and Costs
A High Court case on tax offers a quiet warning for civil litigants: purpose determines outcomes. If your goal is economic resolution, structural alignment — including two independent lawyers with one-path funding — prevents purpose drift and cost spiral.
When Formal Control Isn’t Real Control: Lessons from Bywater for Modern Clients
The High Court’s decision in Bywater shows that real control sits with the person who actually makes the decisions. Many clients face the same risk when a single lawyer controls both strategy and trust funds. Clean Law’s escrow model returns practical control to the client, with independent oversight and no shared incentives.