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Small Claims Costs After Orton v Barclays Bank
Small Claims Costs After Orton v Barclays BankOne of the main attractions of the small claims track is that it is generally a low-cost way of resolving disputes. Whether you are an individual, a business or a solicitor advising a client, understanding the rules...
Prince Harry Legal Bill Update: Daily Mail Seeks Indemnity Costs
Prince Harry Legal Bill Update: Daily Mail Seeks Indemnity Costs After High Court VictoryEarlier this month, we looked at why Prince Harry and the other claimants in the unlawful information gathering litigation against Associated Newspapers could face a substantial...
Case Study: Legal Aid Costs in Complex Care Proceedings
Case Study: Legal Aid Costs in Complex Care ProceedingsLegal aid family work often involves some of the most complex and sensitive litigation undertaken by solicitors. These cases frequently run over many months, involve multiple experts and agencies, and require...
Employment Tribunal Costs: When Can You Be Ordered to Pay? Case Law
Employment Tribunal Costs: Can You Be Ordered to Pay Costs Even If Part of Your Claim Succeeds?Many employees choose to bring claims in the Employment Tribunal believing that each party will pay their own legal costs, regardless of the outcome. Whilst that is...
Case Study: £115,000 Bill of Costs Reduced by 50% Before Detailed Assessment
Case Study: £115,000 Bill of Costs Reduced by 50% Before Detailed AssessmentRecovering or challenging legal costs is rarely just about the figures on a Bill of Costs. A successful outcome often depends upon identifying procedural issues, understanding proportionality...
When Are Indemnity Costs Awarded? Lessons from Sciallis v Fender
When Are Indemnity Costs Awarded? Lessons from Sciallis v FenderAn award of indemnity costs is one of the most significant costs orders a court can make. Unlike costs assessed on the standard basis, indemnity costs are generally more favourable to the receiving party,...