Costs

Articles

31 May 2013

The impossible rise of damages-based agreements

Expectations that costs budgeting will encourage damages-based agreements are unrealistic, says Kerry Underwood

23 May 2013

The new provisional assessment scheme isn't providing justice

The new provisional assessment scheme for claims for costs of £75,000 or less abandons even ?the pretence that justice is being done, ?says Simon Gibbs

10 May 2013

Civil conduct | Doing a disservice to Part 36?

A recent decision shows the importance of strict compliance with service formalities when it comes to accepting or withdrawing Part 36 offers, says Julian Copeman

9 May 2013

Home secretary must pay solicitor's fees after client 'vanished'

Treasury paid £6,000 for legal costs directly to client

8 May 2013

Mesothelioma Bill promises £355m for victims

Single European patent system to be introduced by Intellectual Property Bill

3 May 2013

The new costs landscape

A portfolio approach to DBA funding has advantages over the case-by-case model, says Matt Reach

1 May 2013

Grayling 'turning the tide on compensation culture'

Huge cut in RTA fees comes into force today

1 May 2013

Bar Focus | Taking stock

Unperturbed by the changes sweeping the PI sector, Amanda Yip QC believes those that adopt a pragmatic approach will continue to thrive