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Electronic Bill of Costs: Senior Costs Judge Calls for Major Reform
Electronic Bill of Costs Reform: Senior Costs Judge Calls for a Simpler ApproachSenior Costs Judge Rowley has called for a review of the electronic Bill of Costs, raising concerns that the current format may be unnecessarily complicated and could be slowing down...
Help With Legal Costs: Understanding Your Options
Help With Legal Costs: Understanding Your OptionsLegal costs can quickly become a significant financial concern, particularly if you have been ordered to pay another party's fees or have received a legal bill that is much higher than expected. Whether you are involved...
Summary Assessment of Costs: How Does It Work?
Summary Assessment of Costs: How Does It Work?Summary assessment of costs is a procedure used by courts in England and Wales to determine how much one party must pay towards another party's legal costs, usually at the conclusion of a hearing. Unlike detailed...
Who Pays the Costs of an Interim Application?
Who Pays the Costs of an Interim Application?An interim application can be necessary to resolve an issue before a civil claim reaches trial. However, applications can also result in significant additional legal costs, particularly where solicitors must prepare...
Guideline Hourly Rates: CJC Divided Over New Higher Band for Commercial Litigation
Guideline Hourly Rates: CJC Divided Over New Higher Band for Commercial LitigationThe Civil Justice Council (CJC) is consulting on whether a new higher band should be introduced to the guideline hourly rates (GHRs) for complex commercial litigation. The proposals...
Challenge Legal Costs: How to Dispute Excessive Legal Fees
Challenge Legal Costs: How to Dispute Excessive Legal FeesReceiving a large legal bill can be worrying, particularly if the amount is much higher than expected. You may have been ordered to pay another party's legal costs following court proceedings, or you may...