The Denton Test – Relief from Sanctions

The Denton Test – Relief from Sanctions

The Denton Test – Relief from Sanctions     What is the Denton Test? The Denton Test is used by Courts when deciding whether relief from sanctions should be granted in certain cases. The Court of Appeal established the Denton test in the case of Denton...
Accepting a Calderbank Offer after a Hearing has Begun

Accepting a Calderbank Offer after a Hearing has Begun

 Accepting a Calderbank Offer after a Hearing has Begun MEF v St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust What is a Calderbank Offer? A Calderbank offer is a settlement offer made on a “without prejudice save as to costs” basis. This type of offer is made pursuant to the...
My Role as a Trainee Costs Draftsman

My Role as a Trainee Costs Draftsman

My Role as a Trainee Costs Draftsman We invited Grace, our new Trainee Costs Draftsman, to share her thoughts and provide an insight into her new role, including what the role involves, and what she enjoys most about being a Trainee Costs Draftsman. My Role as a...
ADR – Mediation and Arbitration in Disputes

ADR – Mediation and Arbitration in Disputes

ADR – Mediation and Arbitration Recovering Costs When a Party Refuses to Engage in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) – Mediation, Arbitration, Negotiation & Conciliation ADR is a method of settling legal...