- Analysis of the decisions in Herbert and Belsner
- Billing practice – what is a statute bill?
- Retainers and interim statute billing
- The importance and significance of estimates
- Solicitors Act proceedings – procedure and practice
Details
Speaker: Various
Date: Wednesday 10th March, 2021
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Areas of Law: Civil Litigation; Personal Injury
Venue:
Online
Course Code: S4420
Welcome & introduction ~ Regional Costs Judge Jenkinson
Solicitor and own client costs - beyond Herbert and Belsner ~ David Pilling, Liverpool Civil Law
Guideline Hourly Rates Update ~ Matthew Waszak, Temple Garden Chambers
- Recent developments
- The CJC review
- Likely changes in 2021
comfort break
Costs Round Up – Including Part 36 ~ Kerry Underwood, Underwoods
Part 36
- Court of Appeal Guidance on CPR 36.17(4) Enhancements
- Offer Inclusive of Costs Gives No Protection
- Offer Construed To Comply With CPR 36 And Maximum Costs Consequences Imposed
- 10% Uplift Applies in Appeal Proceedings
- Costs: Settlement with Some, But Not All, Defendants
- Insolvency: Liquidator’s Offer to More Than One Party
- Accepting Offer re Counter Claim Does Not Compromise Defence
Costs
- Interest
- Proportionate Costs Orders (Not Proportionality)
- Security for Costs
- Non-Party Costs Orders
- Default Costs Certificates
- Other Recent Cases
comfort break
DBAs and the impact of Zuberi v Lexlaw ~ Ed Stansfield, Simpson Millar
Conduct and costs ~ Gordon Exall, Kings Chambers
What type of conduct of litigation leads to:
- Costs being reduced or refused in full
- Indemnity costs being awarded
- Wasted costs
Summary & thanks ~ Regional Costs Judge Jenkinson
Prices | |
|---|---|
| Member | £145 |
| Non-member | £175 |
| Corporate Member Training Offer | 2 Credits |
| Training Season Ticket | Free |