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CPR 47: Commencing Detailed Assessment What is Detailed Assessment?   Following a judgment, the Judge will make an order for assessment of the amount of costs, subject to ‘Detailed Assessment’ if not agreed. Detailed Assessment occurs where the paying party...

    Late Acceptance of Part 36 Offer: Pallett v MGN What is a Part 36 Offer? A Part 36 offer is a settlement offer under Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). A Part 36 offer can be made by the Defendant or the Claimant in order to settle a legal...

Clinical Negligence Fixed Costs Consultation In 2017, the Department of Health held a consultation to discuss the idea of proposing to limit legal costs in low value clinical negligence claims, those cases whereby the damages are agreed at less than £25,000. This...

Guideline Hourly Rates 2021: CJC Recommends Modest Increase The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has recommended a modest increase to the current guideline hourly rates (GHR) for Solicitors in England and Wales. The Guideline Hourly Rates Working Group Report For...

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...