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Author: Matthew Rose

Posted on September 9, 2021September 9, 2021

Who can sign a Bill or Statement of Costs?

A Bill or Statement of Costs must be signed. This requirement is contained at CPR 47 PD 5.21 in the case of a bill, or CPR 44 PD 9.5(3) for…

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Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

Avoiding Challenges to your Costs IV: Time Recording

Time spent time recording is time well-spent. Time recording can sometimes seem onerous, particularly when in the midst of tackling some complex and urgent legal problem. However, good time recording…

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Posted on April 7, 2021April 13, 2021

Part 36 – Important changes to Interest

From 1 April 2021 a key change to Part 36 means that additional interest will not be payable where the Part 36 offer is accepted after the relevant period unless…

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Posted on April 7, 2021April 30, 2021

Avoiding Challenges to your Costs III: Talking about Money

Discussing fees with a client is often one of the most stressful parts of a solicitor’s job. Social taboos around talking about money run deep; studies have consistently shown that…

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Posted on March 31, 2021April 30, 2021

Avoiding Challenges to your Costs II: What is an Invoice

Until an invoice is delivered in accordance with the Act, a solicitor does not have any right to take client money. Doing so could (and probably would) be a breach…

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Posted on March 24, 2021April 30, 2021

Avoiding Challenges to your Costs I: Invoicing Clients

Recently we have seen a steady rise in cases brought by former clients against firms seeking refunds of their legal fees. These claims often stemmed from problems with the invoice…

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Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

Pre-Trial Checklist: filing a costs estimate

The note at the top of the Listing Questionnaire states “if no costs management order has been made you must attach estimates of costs incurred to date, and of your…

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Posted on January 18, 2021

Guideline Hourly Rates: CJC Recommendations

The CJC has announced its recommendations for guideline hourly rates. Matthew Rose considers the impact on solicitors practicing outside London

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