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How detailed should Points of Dispute be? Points of Dispute are a critical stage in detailed assessment proceedings. For the paying party, they represent the formal opportunity to challenge the costs claimed in a Bill of Costs. For the receiving party, they define the...

When to Involve Legal Costs Specialists in a Commercial Dispute In commercial litigation, costs are rarely incidental. They are often significant, closely scrutinised, and capable of influencing settlement strategy as much as the merits of the dispute itself. Yet many...

Do You Always Need a Costs Budget in Commercial Litigation? Costs budgeting has become a central feature of civil litigation in England and Wales, particularly in complex and high-value commercial cases. For solicitors and litigants involved in commercial disputes, a...

What is Costs Budgeting and When is It Required? Costs budgeting is a central feature of civil litigation in England and Wales. It plays a crucial role in controlling legal spend, promoting proportionality, and ensuring that cases are managed efficiently in accordance...

Recoverability of Costs in Commercial Litigation What is Payable, What is Not, and Why The recoverability of costs in commercial litigation is one of the most significant factors influencing strategy, settlement, and risk assessment in any commercial dispute. While...