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High Court Decides on Costs in Complex Corporate Dispute

The High Court ruled on costs in a multifaceted corporate dispute involving multiple applications and parties

A tangled web: ‘substantial injustice’ in fundamental dishonesty claims

Jim Hester, a Barrister at Parklane Plowden Chambers, unpicks the ruling in Kirsty Williams-Henry v Associated British Ports Holdings Limited [2024] EWHC 806 (KB), Cardiff District Registry, Ritchie J, 10 April 2024

Wagatha Christie costs hearing proves why mediation should become the norm

Michael Kain, CEO of the Costs Alternative Dispute Resolution group (CADR), takes a look at the disputed legal costs in the case between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney and presents the case for mediation

Top-up fees for the ongoing cost of care

Lisa Morgan, a partner at Hugh James, assesses the increase and impact of top-up fees being imposed in relation to a relative’s care costs, and recent rulings by the ombudsman

The fixed recoverable costs regime – does it all add up?

Matthew Jury and Oli Troen present their views on the limitations to the government’s fixed recoverable costs regime and the need to let the English market for personal injury claims develop on its own steam

Updated pensions guidance provides greater clarity for divorcing couples

Recent updates and reports provide crucial guidance for pension sharing in divorce, highlighting significant gender disparities

Changing tactics in litigation – crystal ball gazing

Diane Parker discusses the potential consequences of the forthcoming intermediate track for civil claims

FRC proposals – causing more problems than they solve

Kris Kilsby sets out the Association of Cost Lawyers’ position on the government’s proposed changes to the fixed recoverable costs regime