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
David Pilling records the contributions & discussion points from Jackson LJ’s Manchester roadshow
Harneys senior leadership appointments
Freeths strengthens London Construction and Engineering practice with two strategic senior hires
Anthony Collins announces strategic hire to deepen skills base in the social business sector