Costs

Kerry Underwood discusses proportionality in costs

David Wright considers the question of when a trial starts, for the purposes of an additional costs payment

Proportionality was always going to be a problem, says Dominic Regan

In the fifth NLJ / LSLA litigation trends survey, James Baxter discusses the disclosure debate and other key pressure points affecting civil litigation and asks why Sir Rupert Jackson’s vision of increased access to justice for all has not yet translated into practice.

Finally, a level playing field in insolvency, says Gurvir Birang​

Kerry Underwood concludes his 60^th birthday tour with a master class on small claims, portals & Pt 36

Emma Reynolds discusses a warmly received decision

David Cooper examines a hot costs issue

Dominic Regan outlines a move towards a tougher approach