Challenging the result of Provisional Assessment
The Senior Courts Costs Office has given guidance on the proper approach to challenging the result of Provisional Assessment. Robert Patterson is an Associate in the Clarion Costs Department. He…
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The 70% Costs Myth…..
Throughout the legal profession there is a ‘myth’ that a Receiving Party should expect to recover in the region of 70% of their costs on detailed assessment. Many lawyers advise…
Calling time: requesting an Oral Assessment
The decision in Martin -v- The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (4th March 2016) shows the importance of understanding the requirements of CPR 47.15(7). Gordon Exall gives some helpful context to Martin in…