The Civil Justice Council have published their costs consultation responses and recommendations: Although four key areas were considered, costs budgeting was the focus. Costs Budgeting The overarching finding was that…
This month sees 10 years since the introduction of costs budgeting, which means we have experienced a decade of improved transparency on costs through the litigation journey. Since the implementation…
In the case of Lemos and Ors -v- Church Bay Trust Company Ltd and Ors [2023] EWHC 157 (Ch) Judge Jones did not accept that budgets were reasonable and proportionate,…
With effect from the 1 December 2022 ‘Practice Direction 3E – Costs Management’ has been renumbered to ‘3D’ as per the 152nd Update – Practice Direction Amendments. The contents of…
This is the final entry of our three-part series on optimising costs management. The first blog in this series outlined the 2% budget process provision; how to utilise this to…
Ongoing monitoring of costs incurred after the budget has been set makes staying within budget significantly simpler, while still achieving a good outcome for your client
You can listen to the blog here 2% Budget Process Provision Once costs budgets are prepared, Precedent Rs and negotiations naturally follow. Budget discussions can lead to agreement of budgets…
The provisions of CPR 36.16 (2) specifically state that: ‘The fact that a Part 36 offer has been made and the terms of such offer must not be communicated to…
