All Costs, fees and funding articles
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NewsSociety commissions probe on legal aid bureaucracy
Chancery Lane wants to give Burnham administration evidence-based solutions to reduce system inefficiencies.
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NewsLord chancellor 'failing' on statutory legal aid duty, MPs warn
Justice committee warns of 'unacceptably high risk' of miscarriages of justice due to shrinking availability of legal aid.
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NewsSRA reforms compensation fund levy
This year’s cash call on solicitors is unprecedented, but individuals will shoulder more of the burden under revised funding plans.
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NewsCosts lawyers predict uncertainty after 'obviously incomplete' point allowed
Appeal judges say costs judge had ‘generous ambit’ in which to make a decision.
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OpinionWill reform of fee disputes ever happen?
The law governing challenges to solicitors’ bills – the Solicitors Act 1974 – is in dire need of reform.
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NewsSolicitor billed for costs after 'possibly foolish' tribunal claim
Employment judge acknowledged ‘costs are still the exception rather than the rule’.
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NewsCourt of Appeal clears way for car finance group action
Buoyant claims firm predicts many will take the court route rather than join the FCA's redress scheme.
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NewsOmbudsman can't cope with costs disputes, Law Society warns
Judges want to push more costs cases out of court and into adjudication or mediation.
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News'Too risky': Home Office reluctant to let go of Windrush compensation scheme
Members of the same family who have applied for Windrush compensation are receiving different awards – however, the Home Office believes letting another department run the compensation scheme would be a bad idea, a parliamentary debate has revealed. The House of Commons marked Windrush Day which was on 22 June, ...
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NewsConsumer advice report reveals need for class action cash
Research commissioned by Access to Justice Foundation shows £10.40 benefit for every £1 invested in free consumer advice.
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NewsProbate fees set for massive increase
Ministry of Justice throws in a couple of surprises in wider package of fee increases.
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NewsFirm denied £30,000 success fee over 'desultory' insurance checks
Judge says checks on client's legal expenses policy were designed so they would commit to a CFA.
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NewsClaimant told to put up £600,000 to save case against firm
Lawyers can apply to have claim struck out if costs security order cannot be met.
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OpinionAre class members out of reach?
We live in a world where scammers hunt us like prey. So when we are told that we qualify for free money, we don't rush forward.
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NewsClaimants face costs clampdown over 'cavalier' approach to £1bn case
Court rejects plea to slice £4m off the final costs bill in National Lottery case after 'extraordinary' conduct.
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NewsCLC insists referral fees 'legitimate' despite lack of transparency
Specialist regulator's review exposes disclosure gaps and 'largely non-compliant' websites.
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NewsPogust Goodhead faces claim for £2.2m unpaid legal bill
Master Pester allows application of London-based firm Seladore for summary judgment of PGMBM’s amended defence and counterclaim.
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NewsClass action cash to support law centres and Citizens Advice
Unclaimed damages from boundary fares class action will support access to justice initiatives.
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NewsCourt of Appeal dismisses City firm’s appeal in CFA dispute
Judges found there was no ‘compelling reason why an appeal should be heard in this case’.
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NewsLaw firms acting as Legal Aid Agency's 'bank', practitioners complain
Stakeholder meeting reveals that cash-strapped providers are paying huge upfront costs out of their own pocket.