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Costs Budget: What Is Costs Budgeting and When Is It Required?
Costs Budget: What Is Costs Budgeting and When Is It Required? A costs budget sets out the legal costs already incurred and the estimated costs of the remaining stages of litigation. Costs budgeting allows the parties and the court to consider whether the...
Recoverability of Costs in Commercial Litigation
Recoverability of Costs in Commercial Litigation What is Payable, What is Not, and Why The recoverability of costs in commercial litigation is one of the most significant factors influencing strategy, settlement, and risk assessment in any commercial dispute. While...
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...