Time for Change
Here’s my recent article regarding Costs Management, which was published in the February edition of Litigation Funding. 18-19 LF (2)
Here’s my recent article regarding Costs Management, which was published in the February edition of Litigation Funding. 18-19 LF (2)
I’ve often found myself wanting to get into the mind of a Costs Judge and the case of Gilks -v- Hodgson [2015] EWCA Civ 5 is one such case. …
It is quite clear within the CPR that any costs which have been incurred should be considered when assessing future costs, however as we are all aware, these costs can…
We now have some guidance regarding the approach which the Court may adopt regarding appealing the amount of an approved Costs Budget. In Havenga –v- Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust [2014]…
In Simpson v MGN Limited & Anor [2015] EWHC 126 (QB), the Claimant failed to submit a revised costs budget to include the costs of a preliminary issue trial and…
Lawyers live in fear of having their costs budget reduced to court fees. If a budget is reduced to court fees, the only solution to minimise the impact of this…
The judgment of H.H. Judge Simon Brown Q.C in Excelerate Technology Ltd -v- Cumberbatch [2015] EWHC B1 Mercantile addresses the issue and the Court’s approach to any out of scope…
I completely agree with the ideology and concept that Precedent H Costs Budgets should be prepared once the order for directions has been made. This enables all parties to cost…