Court declines to set aside default costs certificate
The Claimant in Masten v London Britannia Hotels Ltd obtained a default costs certificate in the sum of £363,695.25 when the Defendant missed an agreed date to serve points of dispute. Although…
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High Court ruling addresses Part 36 anomaly
In the privacy case of Pallett v MGN Ltd [2021], the Defendant sought to exploit an anomaly in the Part 36 rules by accepting an offer outside the relevant period and inviting…
2021 Senior Courts Costs Office Guide now available
The updated SCCO guide has now been published and is available here. The changes since 2018 are not extensive. The document provides a comprehensive guide to costs procedure and a…
How to lose a million
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain an appeal against the decision in XDE V NORTH MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST (2020) EWCA Civ 543. The claimant was switched from…
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
Landmark DBA Judgment in Lexlaw v Zuberi
“because nobody can pretend that these Regulations represent the draftsman’s finest hour, it is appropriate if I add a few words to explain my own approach to the issues.“ The Court of…
Consultation on Guideline Hourly Rates now open
The current guideline hourly rates have not changed since 2010. A long awaited review was announced last year and a Civil Justice Council working group was established. For more details…
Update your CFAs now: decision may make thousands unenforceable
Understanding Belsner v Cam Legal Services is critical for anyone who acts under CFAs, and will have far-reaching consequences; check your terms