There are opportunities for costs lawyers in challenging solicitors’ bills, but Claire Green says they are also the answer to the problem
Costs
Fighting apathy: the data behind costs reforms
With the government intending to extend fixed recoverable costs further, it’s essential litigators engage with current and future reforms, urges Francis Kendall
08 May 2019
MOJ launches fixed recoverable costs consultation
The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on extending fixed recoverable costs (FRC) in civil cases worth up to £100,000.
28 Mar 2019
Beautiful data: analytics can help us ask ourselves the right questions
Reporting systems only give us poor averages about the likely cost or duration of a case, argues Alan Larkin as he mines client data for more accurate approaches
01 Mar 2019
Thoroughly modern disclosure
A new pilot scheme intends to bring about a change in attitude to disclosure but its success will require commitment from all concerned, says Francesca Kaye
01 Feb 2019
Costs ABS enters administration
Manchester-based Just Costs Solicitors has gone into administration, according to reports today.
28 Jan 2019
SRA pays Leigh Day £1m
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has agreed to pay Leigh Day £1m to cover the costs associated with the regulator’s appeal of its unsuccessful prosecution of the firm.
22 Jan 2019
