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MAYBE TIMING ISN’T EVERYTHING?
The recent case of Evans v Pinsent Masons LLP [2019] EWHC 2150 (QB) serves as a stark warning to practitioners as to the consequences in...
Aug 22, 20194 min read
ATE & Proportionality - Latest Court of Appeal Ruling provides clear guidance as to the approach
ATE & Proportionality - Latest Court of Appeal Ruling provides clear guidance as to the approach to be taken upon assessment
Jul 23, 20199 min read
Costs in the Court of Protection - Court of Protection Rules 2017 - Rule 19.5 - Departing from the
Costs in the Court of Protection - Court of Protection Rules 2017 - Rule 19.5 - Departing from the general rule that no order should be...
Jun 20, 20192 min read
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Latest Guidance on Proportionality - ERNST MALMSTEN v LARA BOHINC [2019] EWHC 1386 (Ch)
Latest Guidance on Proportionality ERNST MALMSTEN v LARA BOHINC [2019] EWHC 1386 (Ch) In this Commercial matter the Judgement of The...
Jun 19, 20194 min read
Part 36 offers – latest ruling refuses to apply consequences to successful party
Since the introduction of the additional consequences within CPR 36.17(4) consequent to a Claimant receiving a judgement in more...
Jun 9, 20195 min read
SOLICITORS ACT ASSESSMENTS AND THE 1/5TH RULE
SOLICITORS ACT ASSESSMENTS AND THE 1/5TH RULE In an ideal world, all clients would be happy with the advice and services given to them...
May 24, 20195 min read
CFA - SUCCESSFUL TERMINATION
Turner J upheld the decision of the Court below that the Respondent firm of Solicitors was entitled to be paid costs incurred under the ausp
Mar 19, 20193 min read
Transferring CFA’s – not such plain sailing
A recent case has highlighted continuing difficulties in recovery of costs where a claim under a CFA has been transferred between firms...
Feb 21, 20194 min read
Latest Part 36 ruling finds consequences of beating same are severable
Ever since the inception of the Civil Procedure Rules, CPR 36 has provided a powerful and invaluable tool to parties seeking to encourage...
Jan 4, 20195 min read
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION - I WILL REMEMBER TO REVISE MY BUDGET
“Well, just do the best that you can” is a recurring phrase heard by Costs Lawyers from their Solicitor clients when it is pointed out...
Dec 31, 20185 min read
HOW TO SET A COSTS BUDGET
The High Court has provided guidance to Judges as to how they should set Budgets. In Yirenki v Ministry of Defence [2018] EWHC 3102 (QB)...
Dec 13, 20184 min read
Boxing Clever on assigning a CFA
We have another celebrity case illuminating the field of costs law, following in the footsteps of previous articles we have written about...
Dec 5, 20183 min read
Part 36 offers not a “trump card” against Unless Orders
The topic of Part 36 offers is one upon which this blog has previously focussed and one, no doubt, upon which further articles will be...
Nov 12, 20184 min read
Proportionality – further clarity on “sums in issue”
The doctrine of proportionality and it is application is one which has vexed many a paying and receiving party, together with the courts...
Aug 25, 20184 min read
Late acceptance of Part 36 offers – latest judgement on Indemnity Costs
Only a couple of weeks ago, the Court of Appeal handed down their eagerly awaited decision on late acceptance of Part 36 offers and how...
Aug 17, 20183 min read
Late acceptance of Part 36 offers and fixed costs – don’t expect indemnity costs
Late acceptance of Part 36 offers and fixed costs – don’t expect indemnity costs.
Jul 24, 20184 min read
Latest Proportionality Ruling - Non-monetary relief
Latest Proportionality Ruling – Non-monetary relief
May 23, 20184 min read
SPH are participating in The Preston Legal Walk on 4th June 2018
We are walking to raise funds for the NWLST which funds free legal advice and support to some of the most vulnerable in our community. ...
May 7, 20181 min read
Court of Protection Bills
Court of Protection Bills We assist Deputies to recover fair remuneration in this sensitive and specialist area. We can draft your...
May 3, 20181 min read
New Electronic Bill of Costs – Senior Costs Judge clarifies when it should be filed
New Electronic Bill of Costs– Senior Costs Judge clarifies when it should be filed.
Apr 23, 20183 min read
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