Kerry Underwood

Senior partner , Underwoods Solicitors

Solicitor since 1981. Former Employment Tribunal Judge. Leading expert on conditional fees, funding, and fixed costs. Author of several books on these subjects. Writer and editor of Kerry On Costs, Regulation, Legal Systems And So Much More… Consultant to firms of solicitors, Commonwealth Governments, etc.

13 Oct 2020

A matter of interest

Kerry Underwood analyses conflicting costs rulings on interest

9 Sept 2020

Understanding Part 36, from day one

Kerry Underwood argues the case for day one Part 36 offers, in almost any instance

26 Aug 2020

Balancing the books

A recent costs decision is notable for some bizarre submissions to the court, says Kerry Underwood

6 Jul 2020

Costs comeback

Kerry Underwood considers how the costs landscape appears set to change in the coming months

4 May 2017

Casino morals in legal practice

Accepting the fact there are rogue solicitors is one thing, but what we have at the moment is a systemic regulatory failure, says Kerry Underwood

12 Sept 2016

How committed to the rule of law is the new Lord Chancellor?

Liz Truss's words in support of legal aid must be followed by meaningful action, says Philip Armitage

12 Sept 2016

Consumerism in legal services is a morally bankrupt concept

Panels promoting consumerism in legal services are living in a parallel universe, says Kerry Underwood

19 Jul 2016

Holding the balance

Clients are better served by lawyers who can see both sides of a story, writes Kerry Underwood

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