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Part 36 Civil Procedure RulesPart 36 Civil Procedure Rules The Part 36 Civil Procedure Rules are a set of rules that allow for a Claimant and Defendant to settle their claim without the Court’s involvement, or by the way of an order. Under Part 36.16 of the Civil...

What Does a Costs Lawyer Do? Legal Costs FAQsWhat Does a Costs Lawyer Do?   Costs Lawyers are qualified and regulated legal professionals that specialise in the practice of legal costs law.  In most cases, Costs Lawyers will be required in situations where there is a...

Indemnity Costs Assessment: Excelsior Commercial v Salisbury Hamer Aspden  What is an Indemnity Costs Assessment? Under CPR 44.3, the Court can assess the costs on a standard basis or an indemnity basis. It is at the Court's discretion as to on what basis the...

Notice of Commencement of Assessment of Bill of Costs What is a Notice of Commencement? Following the settlement of any Court case, detailed assessment proceedings can be commenced if an agreement as to costs has not been made with a paying party. If this happens, the...

Application to Amend Costs Budget: Persimmon Homes v Osborne Clark   A legal Costs Budget is typically prepared and filed at the CMC stage, covering any costs which are incurred to date and costs to be incurred going forward, known as anticipated or estimated costs. A...

Order for Costs: What is a Costs Order?An order for costs can be made by the Court at a final hearing or interim hearing following an application.  This will usually be made in the terms that the losing party do pay the successful party's costs, to be assessed, or in...