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What Does a Costs Lawyer Do? Legal Costs FAQsWhat Does a Costs Lawyer Do?   Costs Lawyers are qualified and regulated legal professionals that specialise in the practice of legal costs law.  In most cases, Costs Lawyers will be required in situations where there is a...

Indemnity Costs Assessment: Excelsior Commercial v Salisbury Hamer Aspden  What is an Indemnity Costs Assessment? Under CPR 44.3, the Court can assess the costs on a standard basis or an indemnity basis. It is at the Court's discretion as to on what basis the...

Notice of Commencement of Assessment of Bill of Costs What is a Notice of Commencement? Following the settlement of any Court case, detailed assessment proceedings can be commenced if an agreement as to costs has not been made with a paying party. If this happens, the...

RTA Reforms and the Impacts on Legal CostsNew reforms are being implemented in relation to claims arising from Road Traffic Accidents under the Civil Procedure Rules. These reforms have been confirmed by the Ministry of Justice to come into force on 31st May 2021 and...

Application to Amend Costs Budget: Persimmon Homes v Osborne Clark   A legal Costs Budget is typically prepared and filed at the CMC stage, covering any costs which are incurred to date and costs to be incurred going forward, known as anticipated or estimated costs. A...

Criminal Court Costs and Recovery of the Same Types of Criminal Court Costs Orders Criminal Court Costs are usually awarded as per the Prosecution of Offences Act 1985. Costs orders can be made by the Criminal Court where the Defendants plead guilty as per section 12...