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How Legal Costs Are Calculated in High Value Claims
How Legal Costs Are Calculated in High Value Claims Legal costs play a central role in high value claims, influencing litigation strategy, settlement decisions, and overall financial risk. Whether a case involves complex personal injury litigation, commercial...
When to Involve Legal Costs Specialists
When to Involve Legal Costs Specialists Legal costs are no longer a secondary consideration in litigation. In many cases, they are as significant as the dispute itself. Whether acting for a claimant or defendant, knowing when to involve legal costs specialists can...
Proportionality: How to Keep Legal Costs Proportionate
Proportionality: How to Keep Legal Costs Proportionate Proportionality sits at the heart of modern costs law. Even where work has been reasonably undertaken, legal costs may still be reduced if they are not proportionate to the matters in dispute. Understanding...
How to Justify Uplifts on Guideline Hourly Rates for Solicitors
How to Justify Uplifts on Guideline Hourly Rates for Solicitors The guideline hourly rates for solicitors remain one of the most frequently contested aspects of legal costs. While the rates provide a benchmark, they are not intended to operate as a fixed ceiling. In...
What To Do When Your Costs Budget is Exceeded
What To Do When Your Costs Budget is Exceeded In civil litigation, controlling costs is essential for both parties and the court. The introduction of costs budgeting under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) has brought greater scrutiny to costs incurred in litigation....
Guideline Hourly Rates 2026: Annual Update Now Applies
Guideline Hourly Rates 2026: Annual Update Now Applies The Solicitors’ Guideline Hourly Rates (GHR) have been formally updated with effect from January 2026, marking the latest annual revision to the figures used by courts when assessing legal costs in England and...