Guideline Hourly Rates: Do We Need an Update?

Guideline Hourly Rates: Do We Need an Update?

Guideline Hourly Rates Do We Need An Update? Introduction Guideline hourly rates are used in many areas in practice and were introduced in the 1990’s. They have since become the main guideline which Judges use when making their summary assessment of costs at the end...
Legal Aid Matters and Inter-Partes Costs Orders

Legal Aid Matters and Inter-Partes Costs Orders

Legal Aid Matters and Inter-Partes Costs Orders What is Legal Aid? Legal aid was introduced to provide free legal advice and to cover legal costs in many civil, family and care cases in England and Wales.  It is used in all areas of law including criminal cases, civil...
Notice of Commencement – Detailed Assessment of Costs

Notice of Commencement – Detailed Assessment of Costs

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...