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Case Study: £115,000 Bill of Costs Reduced by 50% Before Detailed Assessment
Case Study: £115,000 Bill of Costs Reduced by 50% Before Detailed AssessmentRecovering or challenging legal costs is rarely just about the figures on a Bill of Costs. A successful outcome often depends upon identifying procedural issues, understanding proportionality...
When Are Indemnity Costs Awarded? Lessons from Sciallis v Fender
When Are Indemnity Costs Awarded? Lessons from Sciallis v FenderAn award of indemnity costs is one of the most significant costs orders a court can make. Unlike costs assessed on the standard basis, indemnity costs are generally more favourable to the receiving party,...
Non-Compliant Points of Dispute: Ward v Rai Implications
Non-Compliant Points of Dispute: Ward v Rai ImplicationsThe Court of Appeal's decision in Ward v Rai has generated considerable discussion amongst costs practitioners. Whilst the judgment does not rewrite the rules governing Points of Dispute, it highlights the broad...
How Payments on Account Can Improve Law Firm Cash Flow
How Payments on Account Can Improve Law Firm Cash FlowFor many legal aid practices and litigation departments, profitability is not simply about winning cases. It is about getting paid promptly for the work that has already been completed. Even highly successful law...
Prince Harry Legal Bill: Why Could the Duke of Sussex Face a Multi-Million Pound Costs Order?
Prince Harry Legal Bill: Why Could the Duke of Sussex Face a Multi-Million Pound Costs Order?The recent High Court judgment involving Prince Harry, Elton John, Sadie Frost and several other high-profile claimants has attracted widespread media attention, not only...
Costs Reserved Meaning: AstraZeneca v Glenmark
Costs Reserved Meaning: AstraZeneca v GlenmarkThe decision in AstraZeneca AB and Another v Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd and Others [2026] Costs LR 695 provides helpful guidance on an issue that frequently arises during litigation but is often misunderstood by...