Lord Justice Jacksons review of civil litigation costs – final report
Tuesday, March 29th, 2011
Statutory provisions :
This is the final report of Jackson LJ. It encompasses a wide variety of recommendations. 
Is a strict definition of “proportionality” something that we really need?
Thursday, January 6th, 2011
Section 2.8 of the Proposals for Reform of Civil Funding addresses the subject of proportionality of costs. 
Proposals for Reform of Civil Litigation Funding
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Following Lord Justice Jacksons report, the Ministry of Justice is consulting on implementing his recommended changes. Some of his recommendations are reserved for a subsequent consultation but this paper addresses those issues which warrant a higher priority.
What documents must be served when commencing detailed assessment proceedings ?
Monday, May 10th, 2010
Having regard to the latest changes to the Costs Practice Direction, what documents must be served to ensure that detailed assessments are effected properly and completely? Read More
New hourly rates for 2010 effective from April 1st
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010
New Guideline Hourly Rates for 2010, effective from April 1st.
Lord Justice Jacksons review of civil litigation costs – final report
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Statutory provisions :
This is the final report of Jackson LJ. It encompasses a wide variety of recommendations.
In what circumstances are you entitled to recover interest on legal costs ?
Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Interest on costs
In what circumstances are you entitled to recover interest on legal costs ?
Statutory provisions :
According to s.17 of the Judgment Act 1838, costs attract interest as a matter of course on High Court judgments. The County Court (Interest on Judgment debts) Order 1991 (“CC(IJD)0 1991”) provides for interest to be paid on a “relevant Judgment” namely a Judgment or Order of a County Court for the payment of money of not less than £5,000.00. Read More
Changes to care proceedings following the death of Baby P
Thursday, November 12th, 2009
At The conclusion of the high profile criminal case into the murder of Baby Peter, Care Applications rose significantly. There has been a sharp rise in intervention threshold by Local Authority’s. Read More
Civil and family court fee changes
Monday, July 13th, 2009
This PDF sets out a selection of civil and family court fees. It is not the full list, neither is it the authority on fee’s. The full lists of all court fees are contained in Statutory Instruments (SI’s). known as fees orders and can be found on our website www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
2 very good reasons why you should instruct us to prepare your statements of costs
Friday, June 26th, 2009
- Pursuant to the ruling in Leigh v Michelin Tyres, the Civil Procedure Rules were amended so as to legislate for cases where a statement of costs differs from the final Bill of costs (by 20%). If your statement of costs proves to be inaccurate, the Court can draw adverse inferences when assessing your claim for costs – see CPR Costs Practice Direction 6.6 (2). Read More