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Understanding EL PL Fixed Costs What are EL PL Fixed Costs? Low-value (<£25,000 in value) Employers Liability and Public Liability claims will need to be submitted to the EL/PL Portal.  If a settlement is reached within the Portal, and without the need for...

Refusal to Set Aside Default Costs Certificate Masten v London Britannia HotelThe High Court's refusal to set aside default costs certificate in the recent case of Masten v London Britannia Hotel Ltd [2020] EWHC B31 (Costs), highlights the importance of making an...

RTA Fixed Costs: CPR 45        RTA Fixed Costs can apply in Personal Injury claims for Road Traffic Accidents. These costs are governed by the Civil Procedure Rules, Part 45. CPR 45 implemented some changes by the introduction of the Pre-Action Protocol...

Exit of Claim from MOJ Portal: Foley v Radinex What is the MOJ Portal? The MOJ Portal was initially introduced to deal with low value Road Traffic Accident claims. In July 2013, it was extended to deal with other low value personal injury claims, such as employers...

Legal Costs in a Property DisputeProperty disputes can include a dispute between two residents, between the freeholder/management company or between landlord and resident. The recoverability of legal costs in a Property Dispute will depend on whether the matter is...

Summary Assessment of Costs Cohen v Fine [2020]Summary Assessment of Costs Following Trial in a matter, costs are usually awarded to the successful party and are to be assessed by way of detailed assessment, or the Court may complete a summary assessment of costs on...