NEW update from the SCCO on COP assessment delays
Yesterday, the SCCO have released a further notice in relation to the ongoing delays with COP assessments. In summary, turnaround is as follows at present: Bills received at the mid-December…
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MB v PB [2022] EWCOP 14 – Should the Protected Party continue to have contact with her husband?
Background In 2018, the Protected Party suffered from a severe brain haemorrhage. She had been assessed as lacking capacity to make decisions regarding her residence and care. The Protected Party…
New update from SCCO on delays with COP assessments
This evening, the SCCO have circulated a further update notice on the current timescales for the assessment of COP bills. In summary: The Costs Officers are being assigned bills for…
A Local Authority v ST (Costs application) [2022] EWCOP 11
Background An application for costs was made by the Official Solicitor following an ineffective hearing about whether the Protected Party had sufficient capacity to use social media. The hearing was…
Recent Developments from the Professional Deputies Forum
Clarion are delighted to work alongside the Professional Deputies Forum (PDF) and we wanted to share the recent great efforts of the PDF working group, which our Stephanie Kaye is…
Supreme Court finds in favour of Claimant Solicitors seeking an equitable lien over costs
In a favorable judgment for Claimant Solicitors, the Supreme Court has decided by a narrow 3:2 majority that the Claimant’s Solicitors were entitled to an equitable lien over their clients’…
When is a Deputy Entitled to Have a Bill of Costs Assessed by the Senior Courts Costs Office?
Professional Deputies are entitled to take costs for the work that they have carried out throughout a management year. This must be completed in accordance with the rules set by…
New update from SCCO on COP assessment delays
This evening, the SCCO have released a further notice in relation to the ongoing delays with COP assessments. In summary, turnaround is as follows at present: Bills received at the…