All Costs, fees and funding articles – Page 2
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OpinionConcerns, costs and conflicts in the Court of Protection
An imminent judgment will have far-reaching implications for firms deciding on clients’ financial futures.
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NewsMPs told Windrush compensation requires funded legal support
Commissioner tells public accounts committee that support from lawyers will result in fewer costly reviews.
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NewsPay review body says not enough 'outstanding' judges being appointed
Senior Salaries Review Body concerned judicial recruitment decisions are being driven by need to fill vacancies.
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NewsHigh Part 36 offer upheld as genuine settlement attempt
Judge finds husband’s 91% offer was ‘sober and realistic’ in the circumstances.
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NewsSRA faces £516,000 costs bill for Dentons case
Court of Appeal rejects regulator's contention that no costs order should be made against it for discharging its responsibilities.
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NewsWritten retainers with hourly rate 'could be CBAs', Court of Appeal hears
Judgment reserved in the appeal over contested £100,000 bill for divorce legal fees.
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NewsMerricks hit for costs over abandoned class action role
Class action pioneer 'engaged in a wide-ranging, disproportionate campaign' during attempt to take on rail-fares case, court hears.
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NewsPrivate equity rails at rocketing legal costs as law firm profits boom
Top global practices 'routinely' charge out partners at over $1,500 an hour, trade association says.
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OpinionGroup action regime will be no fee bonanza
There was big news on collective actions last month, but it was not the announcement everyone was expecting.
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NewsRefusal to mediate was not unreasonable conduct, High Court finds
Judge awards successful party interim costs as ‘this is not a case where a defendant refused to engage in ADR at all’.
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NewsLegal aid to be simplified for inquests
Law Society concerned funding still insufficient to ensure there are enough lawyers to support bereaved families.
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NewsSuper-silk’s hourly rate slashed by more than half in Nigeria case
Hourly fee charged by London chambers head ’substantially too high’ at £2,000, determines Costs Judge Brown.
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NewsLondon firm wins latest High Court battle with former client over £3m bill
Court upholds Howard Kennedy’s position that interim bills were properly explained and invoiced.
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NewsLegal aid first for school exclusions
Exceptional case funding granted for the first time since High Court litigation opened the door to the safety net scheme.
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NewsLaw Society proposes below-inflation PC fee increase
Chancery Lane says it will draw on reserves to limit the impact of cost pressures on solicitors.
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NewsCJC aims to end court costs disputes in Solicitors Act overhaul
Working group says landscape has been transformed since 1974 legislation that is no longer fit for purpose.
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NewsJudge issues 'costs padding' warning to firms aiming for 25% cap
Ruling observes that claimant’s litigation friend did not understand her own witness statement.
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NewsCAT rejects group claim which would mostly benefit lawyers and funder
Unanimous judgment noted the estimated loss and proportion of damages distributed to class members 'dwarfed' £20m costs.