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Part 36 Offer & The Consequences of Rejection Rawbank SA v Travelex Banknotes Ltd [2020] EWHC 1619 (Ch)  Accepting or Rejecting a Part 36 Offer    In brief, the consequences of accepting or rejecting a Part 36 Offer include: The costs benefits of a Part 36...

Precedent H Costs - Is the 1% Cap Exclusive of VAT? Marbrow v Sharpes Garden Services Ltd [2020] EWHC B26 (Costs) Precedent H Costs Preparation of a Precedent H Costs Budget is an essential part of the costs management process for all Multi-Track cases. A Costs Budget...

Counsel Fees and Fixed Costs Coleman v Townsend (SCC Senior Courts Costs Office 13 July 2020) Counsel Fees in Fixed Costs Cases There have often been disputes over which costs and disbursements (such as Counsel fees) can be recovered under the fixed costs regime in...

How to Challenge a Solicitor's Bill Applying for Assessment Under the Solicitors Act 1974    Can I Challenge a Solicitor’s Bill? Solicitor’s fees are a common cause of dispute between clients and their Solicitors. We are often approached by former clients of...

Consequences for Refusal to Engage in Mediation Wales v CBRE Managed Services LTD and Aviva [2020]   What is Mediation? Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), which is a method of settling a dispute without having to go to Court. Mediation...

    Costs Draughtsman & Legal Costs Negotiators (2023) The Benefits of Utilising ARC Law Costs Draughtsman & Costs Lawyers    What is a Law Costs Draughtsman   Law Costs Draughtsman / Costs Lawyers assist in quantifying your legal...