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The Indemnity Principle in Legal Costs  The indemnity principle is a fundamental part of the law of legal costs in England and Wales. It forms the basis for how successful litigants (often referred to as the Receiving Party) can recover costs in civil proceedings (or...

IHT400 - Billing for Probate and Estate Administration SolicitorsThe administration of a deceased person’s estate presents a range of legal and procedural challenges, including the settling of the estate accounts (which may include the preparation of an IHT400...

CPR 47 PD 5.1: Electronic Billing in the Detailed Assessment ProcessIn civil litigation, when one party is ordered to pay the costs of another, those costs are often subject to detailed assessment if the parties cannot reach agreement on the amount payable. The rules...

CPR 47.16: Interim Costs CertificatesIn litigation, costs are a fundamental aspect of case management and post-trial proceedings. Civil Procedure Rule (CPR) Part 47 governs the detailed assessment of costs, which comes into play once a court has ordered that one party...

Legal Aid Payments on AccountLegal aid is necessary for ensuring access to justice for individuals who cannot afford legal representation. For Solicitors and Barristers undertaking legal aid work, managing cash flow during lengthy or complex cases is essential as...

CPR 47.11: Default Costs Certificates The recovery and quantification of legal costs in civil litigation in England and Wales are governed by Part 47 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and supported by Practice Direction 47. CPR 47.11 specifically addresses the...