Requirements for the electronic file of papers
Once you have e-filed your bill of costs, you should receive an email of acceptance from the SCCO, which requires you to file your papers in support within 28 days…
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Apply for Fee Remission or pay the price
The High Court has confirmed that parties which do not use the fee remission scheme will not be able to recover court fees on assessment
Client not bound to consider solicitor’s interests under a CFA when settling – Candey -v- Bosheh
In Candey Limited -v- Bosheh & Salfiti [2022] EWCA Civ 1103 the Court of Appeal held that a client is not bound to consider their solicitor’s interests when settling a…
Compulsory mediation could be extended to all claims in the County Court
The MOJ is proposing to make mediation mandatory for all County Court claims. But will this save costs? Consultation closes 4 October 2022
Summary of the updates from the SCCO regarding 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 beginning…
Optimising Costs Management: Part 2
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
Optimising Costs Management: Part 1
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…
Multiple Claimants under New Fixed Costs rules
In cases with multiple claimants FRC proposals suggest reduced fees for subsidiary claimants; the final wording could lead to nasty surprises