COSTS PAID BY A THIRD PARTY – BREACH OF THE INDEMNITY PRINCIPLE?
The case of HMRC -v- Gardiner and Others [2018] EWHC 1716 (QB) is a case concerning an alleged breach of the indemnity principle. Background The Respondents were amongst several tax…
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Points of Dispute and Replies: The Dos and Donts
CPR 47 provides that Points of Dispute and Replies should follow “as closely as possible” the format of Precedent G. CPR 47.9 allows for the paying party to raise disputes…
THE NEW TEST OF PROPORTIONALITY – 66% REDUCTION!
The recent case of Rezek-Clarke -v- Moorfields Eye Hospital is another example of how the new test of proportionality is being applied and the impact it is having on…
Third Party Funding – Regulation or Not?
John Hyde of the Law Society Gazette recently gave a useful update on the issue of statutory regulation in relation to third party litigation funding. You can access his short…
Maximising Recovery: A Focused Mind
How have the Jackson reforms changed the way you approach your client’s claim? Do you now consider the level of costs that have already been incurred more than you previously…
The clock is ticking to improve solicitors’ time recording, as new electronic form bill of costs is set to become mandatory in October 2017
The Hutton Committee set up in May 2016 has unanimously approved a revised electronic bill of costs, the application of which is now on course to become mandatory in respect…
Who needs Fixed Costs!
The case of BNM and MGN Limited is one of the first cases to really demonstrate the power of CPR 44.3 (2) (‘Jackson test of proportionality’), which states: Where the…