QOCS: When Does Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting Apply? What is QOCS (Qualified One Way Costs Shifting)? If you are familiar with the Jackson Reforms, you will be well aware that Qualified One Way Costs Shifting (QOCS) was introduced in April 2013 following...
EX160A Court Fee Remission Guidance Will You be Penalised for Failing to Apply for a Court Fee Remission Under the EX160A Guidance? What is the EX160A? The EX160A court and tribunal fees guidance provides details on completing the EX160 form, and in...
BMCE Bank International Plc v Phoenix Commodities: Relief from Sanctions When a Cost Budget Deadline Has Been Missed When Should a Costs Budget be Filed? Both the Claimant’s and Defendant’s Solicitors must file a Cost Budget at Court. The Budget should...
Notice of Commencement (N252) Commencing Detailed Assessment Proceedings What is a Notice of Commencement? Detailed assessment proceedings can be commenced in the event that an agreement has not been made with a paying party following the award of costs in any Court...