Costs

Articles

25 Jun 2024

Wagatha Christie costs hearing proves why mediation should become the norm

Michael Kain, CEO of the Costs Alternative Dispute Resolution group (CADR), takes a look at the disputed legal costs in the case between Rebekah Vardy and Coleen Rooney and presents the case for mediation

13 Jun 2024

Top-up fees for the ongoing cost of care

Lisa Morgan, a partner at Hugh James, assesses the increase and impact of top-up fees being imposed in relation to a relative’s care costs, and recent rulings by the ombudsman

20 Feb 2024

The fixed recoverable costs regime – does it all add up?

Matthew Jury and Oli Troen present their views on the limitations to the government’s fixed recoverable costs regime and the need to let the English market for personal injury claims develop on its own steam

8 Feb 2024

Updated pensions guidance provides greater clarity for divorcing couples

Recent updates and reports provide crucial guidance for pension sharing in divorce, highlighting significant gender disparities

26 Sept 2023

Changing tactics in litigation – crystal ball gazing

Diane Parker discusses the potential consequences of the forthcoming intermediate track for civil claims.

25 Sept 2023

FRC proposals – causing more problems than they solve

Kris Kilsby sets out the Association of Cost Lawyers’ position on the government’s proposed changes to the fixed recoverable costs regime

22 Sept 2023

SJ interview: Adrian Chopin

Adrian Chopin is co-founder and managing director of litigation funder Bench Walk Advisors. He tells David Vascott about the firm's funding model and how it's staying ahead of its rivals

5 Sept 2023

Costs and conduct in financial remedy cases

Leora Taratula-Lyons examines recent case law on how costs are awarded in financial remedy proceedings following divorce.