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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...

Adverse Costs, ATE Funding, and Points of Dispute Reducing Your Liability for Legal Costs What are Adverse Costs? Adverse costs are the costs arising throughout legal proceedings when a claim fails, including legal fees, disbursements and expenses, and are usually...

Setting Aside a Default Costs Certificate When to Apply and Prospects of an Application What is a Default Costs Certificate? Setting aside a Default Costs Certificate in a claim for legal costs can be an uphill struggle, but how are they obtained and what are the...