-
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…
-
Gary Knight on Litigation Funding and Costs
To what extent has the costs profession evolved since its inception, and have there been any key milestones of particular significance? I started in costs in 1983 – even then the rules applied to costs were being scrutinised with a proposed simpler format being introduced…
-
Harmans Costs Brief – February 2016
Costs Brief February is here! Where else could we start but Gary Knight’s scathing response to Lord Justice Jackson’s vision of fixed costs. There’s also a legal costs update of key cases, the summary of the Civil Courts Structure Review interim report from Lord Justice Briggs plus we cover…
Tags: bill of costs, CFA, Civil Courts Structure Review, clinical negligence, costs seminar, County Court, court fees, Court of Appeal, CPR 44.3(2), family court, fixed costs, HMCTS, Law Society, Legal costs update, Legal Services payment orders, Lord Chief Justice, Lord Justice Briggs, Lord Justice Jackson, Personal Injury, The Master of the Rolls -
Fixed costs – the time is now? Gary Knight discusses below
So sayeth the Lord – well Lord Justice Jackson in his recent IPA Annual Lecture given on 28 January 2016. It has appeared inevitable in recent months that some form of fixed costs scheme will be introduced if the powers that be have their way…
-
Firm wins appeal against insurer that settled its PI claims
The Court of Appeal has allowed an appeal from a personal injury firm that argued that an insurer went behind its back to settle claims. North-west firm Gavin Edmondson said Haven Insurance acted unlawfully in making direct offers to clients in 2012. The law firm…
-
Legal Futures Insight – Personal Injury report
Personal Injury lawyers should check out the latest Legal Futures Insight publication, which looks in depth at their sector, and in particular MedCo, ATE, clinical negligence fixed fees and costs management. Matthew Harman gives his view on the joys and horrors of costs budgeting in PI…
-
Costs Draftsman Nishma Shah examines the importance of a well-placed Part 36 offer
I recently dealt with a personal injury claim where the Claimant was awarded indemnity costs for part of the claim. Negotiations ensued, Points of Dispute and replies were served and the Defendant made a full and final offer of £28,000.00 but this was rejected. The…
-
Brain injury victims may lose out on vital compensation warns Law Society
Personal injury victims who suffered brain damage as a result of their accident should ensure they seek the advice of a specialist personal injury solicitor who is experienced in the specific challenges their claims can bring. Vulnerable individuals who often have especially complex claims will…
Tags: Personal Injury -
Jackson Reforms – 30% Fall in Claims Management Companies
The number of claims management companies registered to handle personal injury claims has fallen by 30% in just over a year, the Ministry of Justice has reported. According to the MoJ’s Claims Management Regulation unit, there were 1,700 such companies in June 2013, down from…
