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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
6 April 2018 - New Format Electronic Bill of Costs – We’re ready…but are you?
Back in October 2017 we advised that, after much delay, the much talked about and debated new format Bill of Costs would finally become woul
Apr 6, 20181 min read
Effect of Budget at Detailed Assessment - Nash v Ministry of Defence (SCCO 22/2/18).
A further decision as to how a Costs Management Order (“CMO”) should be interpreted upon Detailed Assessment
Mar 16, 20185 min read
Qualified One-way Costs Shifting – latest ruling in Court of Appeal decides when it should apply
Qualified One-way Costs Shifting (QOCS) has been a feature of the landscape of personal injury litigation since April 2013, since when...
Mar 4, 20186 min read
Reversal of ruling on part 36 offers in fixed-costs cases – Regional Costs Judge Besford changes his
Reversal of ruling on part 36 offers in fixed-costs cases – Regional Costs Judge Besford changes his mind. Regular readers of this blog...
Feb 22, 20184 min read
BEATING YOUR PART 36 OFFER DOESN’T MEAN YOU GET MORE THAN THE PROVISIONAL ASSESSMENT CAP
BEATING YOUR PART 36 OFFER DOESN’T MEAN YOU GET MORE THAN THE PROVISIONAL ASSESSMENT CAP There is a conceptual difference between fixed...
Jan 17, 20183 min read
Latest Proportionality Ruling – May & May v Bizarri & Wavell Group Plc – a ‘Breakthru’ in th
Latest Proportionality Ruling – May & May v Bizarri & Wavell Group Plc – a ‘Breakthru’ in the ongoing saga of proportionality decisions?...
Jan 15, 20184 min read
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Court of Appeal upholds decision to disallow costs in full for misconduct – GSD Law Ltd v Wardman & & Others [2017] EWCA 2144
**Editorial note:** This case note discusses costs disallowance for misconduct. For a broader view of litigation costs recoverability, detailed assessment consequences, and costs risk, see our guide to specialist costs lawyers and law costs draftsmen . There have, in the past, been occasions where allegations have been made that a receiving party has incorrectly or even inappropriately included work in between the parties costs claims, such allegations being most normally ve
Dec 18, 201714 min read
REPRIEVE FOR SUCCESS FEES FROM THE NEW PROPORTIONALITY TEST
REPRIEVE FOR SUCCESS FEES FROM THE NEW PROPORTIONALITY TEST The Court of Appeal has handed down its long-awaited judgment in the case of...
Nov 8, 20173 min read
“Hindsight” remains inappropriate test for award of Indemnity Costs
Editorial note: This article explains the costs principle that “hindsight remains an inappropriate test” for award of indemnity costs. For a broader practical guide to costs recoverability, indemnity principles and assessment strategy, see our overview of specialist Costs Lawyers and Law Costs Draftsmen. “Hindsight” remains inappropriate test for award of Indemnity Costs The doctrine that hindsight is an inappropriate test to apply when determining any issue is one that has
Oct 11, 20175 min read
New Format Electronic Bill of Costs – 6 April 2018 is set as “E”-day
The writer has, previously, reported on the progress (or lack of) the much lauded new format of Bill of Costs. The new format, which will...
Oct 8, 20173 min read
Making the Most of Your Costs – A few hints and tips.
It is so obvious, but often needs repeating, that costs aren’t something that just happen at the end of cases. Here are a few reminders...
Sep 18, 20173 min read
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