Francis Kendall

Costs Lawyer and Joint Head of Commercial , Kain-Knight

What does the Emile Heskey case mean for costs battles with HMRC?

Francis Kendall, Director, Costs Lawyer and Joint Head of Commercial at Kain Knight explains

By the hour

The courts are starting to recognise that the guideline hourly rates need updating, says Francis Kendall

Playing Ball

Francis Kendall argues the case for reviewing and increasing the guideline hourly rates after 10 years at the same rate

Fighting apathy: the data behind costs reforms

With the government intending to extend fixed recoverable costs further, it's essential litigators engage with current and future reforms, urges Francis Kendall

Cost budgeting reforms: 'The good and the bad

While the proposal for an agreed budget discussion form is a positive step, Francis Kendall is wary about the 21-day period for budgets to be filed and exchanged

Proportionality rule is a tough pill to swallow

Following recent case law, costs lawyers are in limbo, not knowing if they will get paid for what they are doing, writes Francis Kendall

When does interest on unpaid legal costs start to run?

A recent judgment from Mr Justice Leggatt provides welcome clarity following conflicting decisions, says Francis Kendall

A get out of jail free card for costs budgeting?

Relying on the argument that there was good reason to depart from the budget at detailed assessment is often unwise, explains Francis Kendall

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