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Helen Briggs & 598 Ors v First Choice Holidays & Flights Ltd (2016)
A very detailed and considered decision of Costs Judge Jennifer James has appeared on Lawtel in the matter Helen Briggs & 598 Ors v First Choice Holidays & Flights Ltd (2016) and merits consideration in full; the highlights however are as follows: As will be…
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New Bill of Costs and update to CPR
The 86th Update to the Civil Procedure Rules makes a number of amendments, the principal changes being to Part 52 Appeals and the supporting practice directions. The majority of changes come into force on 3rd October 2016. Please note the transitional provisions in Article 16…
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Harmans Costs Brief – October 2016
Welcome to the October issue of Costs Brief. We’re busy preparing for our next seminar at The Law Society in London, date to be confirmed imminently, so watch this space! As usual, we’ve also covered the latest industry news including a costs update from Partner…
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In what circumstances can a CFA be assigned? Mat Knight considers
This question arose during the recent case of Mohammed Azim –v- Tradewise Insurance Services Ltd [2016] EWHC B20 (Costs) where Master Leonard was asked to consider 3 key issues. Three firms of solicitors represented the Claimant in pursing his personal injury claim following an RTA…
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Late Costs Budgets: Risks and Consequences
Lowin v W Portsmouth & Co LTD [2016] EWHC 2301 QBD Elisabeth Laing J – 20/06/16 An appeal against a decision of a Costs Judge following a provisional assessment of the receiving party’s costs. The Claimant was entitled to costs following a successful claim for…
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Congratulations to our long standing client CMS Cameron McKenna!
The Partners of CMS UK, Nabarro and Olswang have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a proposal to combine their firms and create a new City powerhouse that will become the world’s sixth largest law firm by lawyer headcount and sixth largest in the UK by…
