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Solicitor Fiduciary Duty to Client: Belsner v Cam Legal Services Ltd The Solicitor fiduciary duty to client to explain costs issues was highlighted in the recent case of Belsner v Cam Legal Services Ltd. Lavender J, in the above mentioned recent case, held that s74(3)...

TOLATA Claim Costs and Recovery of the SameWhat is a TOLATA Claim?   The Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) provides the Court with the power of dispute resolution regarding property or land ownership. A claim under TOLATA can be issued...

Costs to Be Assessed if Not Agreed How to Claim or Contest Legal Costs The legal costs of litigation can often be significant, and costs disputes are to be expected following the settlement of any case. In litigation, the unsuccessful party is usually responsible for...

Indemnity Basis Costs, Fixed Costs and Part 36 Offers The Consequences of an Indemnity Costs Assessment What are Indemnity Basis Costs? Costs orders will be assessed in the majority of cases on the standard basis however, for unreasonable conduct an indemnity basis...

Planning Appeal Costs Awards: How to Claim Costs What Is A Planning Appeal?   A planning appeal is an appeal which is lodged usually as a result of being refused a planning application. There are however, a number of reasons why an appeal may be lodged other than...

  SCCO Guideline Hourly Rates - 20% Increase?Guideline Hourly Rates SCCO Guideline Hourly rates were last set in 2010 by way of formal review in analysing Solicitors' hourly rates data from across England and Wales. The guideline rates are a guide on the level of...