All Costs, fees and funding articles
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NewsTalks ongoing about guideline hourly rates for counsel
Lord Justice Birss says there needs to be a better way to assess counsel fees.
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NewsLAA asks firms to bid for 10-year criminal legal aid contracts
Law Society surprised to see procurement process begin in absence of crucial information on fees.
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NewsHourly rate for a receptionist a cost too far
There was plenty of judicial ire in Canada this week as a Toronto firm tried to recover fees from a former client.
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NewsLong read: Judges tire of gameplaying tactics in costs disputes
In two rulings, claimants’ overstated costs budgets and the inability to settle issues without a hearing have attracted judicial ire. Experts are warning that parties are not immune from sanctions.
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OpinionAre we seeing a court clampdown on unrealistic costs budgets?
Judicial approach of giving leeway on costs is likely to remain, despite recent rulings.
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NewsPro bono scheme drafts in costs lawyers
Lawyers can request help from costs specialist to apply for costs order in cases where client is being represented pro bono.
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NewsAnother claimant penalised for ‘unrealistic’ costs budget
Judge says claimant did not take opportunity for 'discussion and negotiation'.
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NewsCriminal legal aid advisory board recommendations 'due shortly'
Judge-led board will advise lord chancellor on operation and structure of existing and future schemes.
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NewsBucking the trend: Yorkshire firm enters legal aid sector
Owner says firm can address advice desert without risking long-term financial health.
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NewsSerial court loser to pay opponents’ £30,000 costs
Ten years of court proceedings have followed a dispute at a Birmingham tennis club.
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NewsCourt hits claimant who pitched up with 'unrealistic' budget
Master Thornett says lawyers must be prepared to account for the figures they claim for.
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OpinionWhy all commercial cases should be budgeted
The current inflation-immune £10m limit is illogical.
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NewsJudge throws out ex-Liverpool star's £120k costs challenge
His Honour Judge Cadwallader dismisses former Ireland international's appeal over costs order.
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News‘High octane’ approach to claim against international firm is criticised in ruling
Newly appointed lawyers accused CMS partner of ‘hustling’ their clients.
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NewsDefence group reopens lobbying battle on clinical negligence costs reform
Medical Defence Union opens dialogue with government about reducing costs.
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OpinionUK riots: underpaid, overstretched lawyers to the rescue
The government's criminal justice response will be heavily dependent on lawyers' goodwill and sense of duty.
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NewsCFAs and statutory bills 'uneasy bedfellows', says Court of Appeal
Commercial firm has lost its appeal against a decision that monthly invoices worth £12.8m were not statutory bills.
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News£25,000 NQ boost among White & Case awards
City firm hopes pay rises will underline its position as a 'leading global law firm'.
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NewsFormer clients allege solicitors charging millions were ‘aimless’
Court makes procedural rulings effectively allowing claims against firm to continue.