In a move which is very much in line with the Master of the Rolls vision for online digital justice, the use of the Damages Claims Portal for all claims…
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’…
On 22 March, the SCCO released a further notice in relation to the ongoing delays with assessments. In summary, turnaround at present is as follows: Costs Officers are currently being…
An interested party is anyone with a financial interest in the outcome of the assessment. Rule 47.19 of the CPR enables the court to direct under rule 47.19(3) that the…
As of 1 January 2022, the SCCO will continue to require all provisionally assessed bills to be submitted alongside a completed bill summary, and for this to be e-filed to…
Can Deputies claim for tax work within the Bill of Costs? During the Deputyship period, the Deputy may need to enlist the help of a tax advisor to assess P’s…
From 1st October 2021, the new Guideline Hourly Rates will come into force. This means that from this date, subject to your retainer/client care letter, you will be able to…
Court and Tribunal Fees – The Government response to the consultation on ‘Increasing selected court fees and Help with Fees income thresholds by inflation’ Following a consultation process, the Government…
