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Prince Harry Legal Costs: High Settlement Expected
Prince Harry Legal Costs: High Settlement ExpectedWhat was the Dispute between Prince Harry and NGN About? Prince Harry recently achieved a significant legal victory against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publisher of The Sun. The case centred on historic...
Medical Agency Cost – Is a Breakdown Needed?
Medical Agency Cost - Is a Breakdown Necessary? JXX v Archibald [2025] EWHC 69 (SCCO) Why is There Interest in Medical Agency Cost in Recent Years? We have now had fixed fees in low personal value injury since April 2013 (and earlier in pre-issue RTA claims), and...
Solicitors Guideline Hourly Rates 2025
Solicitors Guideline Hourly Rates 2025 How Much Flexibility does the Court Allow? What are the Solicitors Guideline Hourly Rates 2025? Solicitors’ guideline hourly rates have been established for all Solicitors in England and Wales, splitting into National 2 (Outer...
Costs Budgeting: Woolley v Ministry of Justice [2024]
Costs Budgeting: Woolley v Ministry of Justice [2024] What is Costs Budgeting? Costs budgeting is a crucial aspect of case management in litigation, involves the Court approving the estimated legal costs that each party intends to incur in a case. It is governed by...
Private Prosecution Costs: Importance of Proportionality
Private Prosecution Costs: Importance of Proportionality Ferko v Ealing Magistrates Court & Ors [2024] EWHC 3297 Admin The case of Damian Ferko v. Ealing Magistrates Court and Others (2024) is a significant matter concerning private prosecution costs presented...
Legal Aid Agency Audit: Solicitor Struck Off Over Misconduct
Legal Aid Agency Audit: Solicitor Struck Off Over Misconduct Solicitor Struck Off Following Legal Aid Agency Audit and SRA Investigation A law firm owner described as “manifestly incompetent” has been struck off after making false claims to the Legal Aid Agency...