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Fixed costs are a done deal. But when, how & where will they apply? Dominic Regan shares his thoughts

Plans to make the new electronic bill of costs compulsory this autumn have been postponed.

Elizabeth Love assesses the numbers behind the consultation on fixed costs, and finds them wanting

The threshold for an award of costs in the small claims court is high, but not insuperable as Francis Kendall explains

Catriona Stewart discusses the possible cost consequences of delayed or abandoned mediation attempts

Recent cases illustrate the importance of advising clients about the risk factors around costs recovery, as David Cooper explains

Lord Justice Jackson has looked, listened & learnt during the first three months of his consultation, as Dominic Regan reports

Fixed costs—a mid-term review

Extracts from Dominic Regan’s exclusive interview with Lord Justice Jackson, midway through his consultation

If costs management is judged to trump detailed assessment, then the rush to fixed costs could be stopped, says Francis Kendall

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

WSP Solicitors—David Ashcroft & Jessica O’Shea

Commercial property and child law teams expand with senior hires

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Duxton Hill Chambers—Lucas Bastin KC & Joshua Hiew

Set expands London and Singapore offering with senior international disputes hires

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Gilson Gray—Gregor Duthie & Stephen Forsyth

Firm strengthens real estate and litigation teams with partner promotions

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