Chorley just a matter of time?
Under the Chorley exception, solicitors can recover certain costs when representing themselves in litigation. Jonathan Crystal recaps how the exception came about, and how it has come under increasing challenges in other jurisdictions.
Building an ATE insurance partnership
In a new funding scheme partnership, Hugh James is working with insurance provider ARAG plc, which will allow coverage for all of the firm’s claimant work. Mari Rosser, head of medical negligence, has been coordinating the rollout. She explains how the scheme will work and help improve access to justice.
Navigating after-the-event insurance
Tanya Lansky explains the ins and outs of after-the-event (ATE) insurance, and provides an overview of and tips surrounding the workings of this specialist insurance product.
The long read: legal professional privilege – a guide
Legal professional privilege is a fundamental part of English law. Andrew Wanambwa from Lewis Silkin LLP provides an overview, practical steps to preserve privilege and a handy flowchart.
Litigation funding – what you need to know
Susan Dunn, chair of the Association of Litigation Funders, provides a guide on litigation funding in challenging times.
Damages-based agreements: Proposals for reform
Missed PPI claims: the next big trend in civil litigation?
What’s the deal with DBA insurance?
A close eye on costs estimates and quotations
Reforming fixed recoverable costs
Funding litigation for intellectual property disputes
A close eye on costs updates
How to get your retainer right
Don't be afraid of the new bill of costs
Why you shouldn't overlook pro bono costs in civil litigation
Kerry Underwood's third party funding update
BTE insurance: Absolute right to own solicitor at all times
The new Bill of Costs - you're probably going to like it, actually
Third party funding: a solicitor's perspective
Hourly rates in retainers: Kerry Underwood on Vilvarajah
Consultation: Guideline hourly rates
In January 2021, the Civil Justice Council launched a consultation on guideline hourly rates. It closes at 4pm on Wednesday 31 March 2021.
Webinar: Costs update (OnDemand)
Guideline hourly rates: Costs ruling to uplift bills for Court of Protection work
Guideline hourly rates: call for evidence
E-filing mandatory in Senior Courts Costs Office matters from January 2020
Fixed recoverable costs pilot launches January 2019
Webinar: Pro bono cost orders explained (OnDemand)
Switching from legal aid to a CFA
Case commentary: Bailey v GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd [2017] EWHC 3195 (QB)
What you really need to know about Merrix
Experience and innovation: dispute resolution funding in 2017
Novus Aviation Ltd v Alubaf Arab International Bank BSC [2016] EWHC 1937 (Comm)
HMCTS update: Help with Fees service
Webb Resolutions Ltd v Countrywide Surveyors Ltd [2016] Ch Div (4 May 2016)
Bolt Burdon Solicitors v Tariq & Ors [2016] EWHC 811 (QB)
Great news for claimants? Fixed costs trumped by part 36 offer