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CPR 44. 3(5) - Proportionality in Competition AppealIn the recent Court of Appeal decision in Ryder Ltd and Another v MAN SE and Others [2020] Costs LR 2003, the Competition Appeal Tribunal ('CAT') was tasked with undertaking a summary assessment of costs incurred in...

Costs Draftsperson  What Do They Do & How Can They AssistWhat is a Costs Draftsperson? A Costs Draftsperson often assists with legal costs recoveries and negotiations between one party and another (after any relief or damages awarded). Often referred to as a Law...

Wasted Costs Order: What Are They & When Are They Made?  What is a Wasted Costs Order? Within Section 51 of the Senior Courts Act 1981, a wasted costs order is defined as "any costs incurred by a party as a result of any improper, unreasonable or negligent...

Interest on Unpaid Legal Costs When to Claim & At What Rate? What does Interest on Unpaid Legal Costs Relate to? Interest on unpaid legal costs is governed by the Judgments Act 1838  and Section 74 of the County Courts Act 1984.  Therein it is stated that the rate...

CPR 46.13: Allocation, Re-Allocation and Non-Allocation CostsWhat are the Rules on Costs as Detailed in CPR 46.13? Within Part 46 of the Civil Procedure Rules, details are given on the Rules applying in costs cases of special circumstances. Specifically, CPR 46.13...

Practice Direction 51x Pilot Scheme Using the N260A and N260B Forms What is Practice Direction 51X (PD 51X)? Practice Direction 51X is a pilot scheme that is due to last for three years. The scheme started on 1st April 2019 and is due to end on 31st March 2022,...