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Disputing Legal Costs and Points of Dispute Solicitor Client and Inter-Partes Disputes Disputing legal costs is an important aspect of the legal system that allows individuals to challenge the expenses incurred during a legal proceeding. Legal costs can be a...

CPR 36: Essex County Council v UBB Waste Does a Part 36 Offer Remain Valid if Served Late?   CPR 36 Offers A CPR 36 offer is governed by the Civil Procedure Rules, namely Part 36 of the same. CPR 36 sets out the formalities which should be considered when...

Precedent Q and Incurred Costs How to Use to Your Benefit During Costs Negotiations What is a Precedent Q?   Precedent Q was introduced in the 81st update to CPR 47.6 which came into force on 1st October 2015. It is a document which provides summary information...

    Deviating from a Precedent H Costs Budget Demonstrating a 'Good Reason'   What is a Precedent H Costs Budget? If a case is allocated to the Multi Track, a Costs Budget is usually required to be prepared for the Case Management Conference. Often...

CPR 38: Deviating from the General Rule to Pay Costs   Khan v Governor of HMP The Mount and Others [2020] Costs LR 1137   Notice of Discontinuance (CPR 38) Costs and Judicial Review Costs A Notice of Discontinuance, governed by the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)...

Statute Bill of Costs & Implications of the Same   When Can a Statute Bill be Delivered, and What is the Impact on Assessment?What is a Statute Bill? In order for an invoice/bill to be deemed a statute bill, it must comply with the Solicitors Act 1974. Two...