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
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Who can sign a Bill or Statement of Costs?
A Bill or Statement of Costs must be signed. This requirement is contained at CPR 47 PD 5.21 in the case of a bill, or CPR 44 PD 9.5(3) for…
Legal costs: Procedural Errors and Delay
Andrew McAulay and Dominic Regan consider some recent cases and issues which arise from procedural defects and delay. Cases discussed in this video are: Masten v London Britannia Hotel Ltd…
Persimmon Homes Ltd v Osborne Clark LLP – A warning to act promptly when revising costs budgets
The High Court has delivered the most significant judgment since the implementation of the use Precedent T for budget revisions in October 2020, and the provisions of CPR 3.15A. The…
Part 36 – Important changes to Interest
From 1 April 2021 a key change to Part 36 means that additional interest will not be payable where the Part 36 offer is accepted after the relevant period unless…
Avoiding Challenges to your Costs III: Talking about Money
Discussing fees with a client is often one of the most stressful parts of a solicitor’s job. Social taboos around talking about money run deep; studies have consistently shown that…
Pre-Trial Checklist: filing a costs estimate
The note at the top of the Listing Questionnaire states “if no costs management order has been made you must attach estimates of costs incurred to date, and of your…
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