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A valuable insight into the costs budgeting process
A very interesting case has appeared on Bailli recently and reveals an interesting view as to how the Master in the case approached the fixing of a budget. The case [2025] EWHC 674 (Ch) involves Atlantic Ways Holding SA (Claimant) and Freetown Terminal Holding Limited…
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A timely reminder of the requirements of any challenge to the provisional assessment
It has been a number of years since, in an attempt to clear the significant backlog of bills awaiting assessment, that CPR 47.15 was introduced to allow for a provisional assessment of costs up to £75,000.00 (CPD 14.1). Effectively assessments took place on paper with…
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Instruction of Leading Counsel in mesothelioma claim
When it comes to instruction of King’s Counsel, Gary Knight considers the following decision. Simon Coram (Executor of the Estate of Maragaret Jean Coram – Deceased) and D R Dunthorn & Son Limited – Neutral Citation – [2024] An appeal heard by Mrs Justice Yipp…
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R v Shinners rates
Senior Costs Judge Master Gordon-Saker refers to the Guideline hourly rates as a “starting point only.” Guideline rates are of course just that, fairly blunt instruments designed to assist judges in the summary assessment of costs. The passage of time since 2010 means that they…
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BAILII Citation Number: [2020] EWHC B18 (Costs)
Senior Costs Judge’s approach to a claim from Central Funds with guidance given as to rates and items that can/cannot be recovered on assessment. https://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/Costs/2020/B18.html
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Harmans Costs Brief – October 2019
This month’s Costs Brief features an in-depth look at some recent judgments which caught the eye of Gary Knight. Plus there are details of the latest CPR update which clarifies the cut off between budgeted and incurred costs. We hope you find the latest Costs…
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Case law update – September 2019
The last couple of months have presented numerous judgments, far too many to cover here though the following caught the eye of Gary Knight: Vivek Rattan v Carter Ruck – SCCO 20/05/19 (amended 19/07/19). Before Master Leonard an assessment of costs between solicitor and client.…
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Harmans Costs Brief – July 2019
This month’s Costs Brief considers the historical development of Part 36 and the distinction between substantive proceedings and the costs of the assessment proceedings. The recovery of mediation costs is also covered along with the new discount rate for PI claims. Plus there are details…
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Court report – Gary Knight highlights some interesting recent costs cases for Litigation Funding
Litigation Funding – Court Report – Feb 2017 pg 1 Litigation Funding – Court Report – Feb 2017 pg 2 Litigation Funding – Court Report – Feb 2017 pg 3
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Harmans Costs Brief – January 2017
An industry award, a brand new office, two costs seminars, our first exhibition and a team trip to Bruges – 2016 was a very busy year for Harmans, we’re looking forward to seeing what 2017 will bring… We hope you’ve had a good start to the…
