Costs

The costs budgeting sanctions imposed on Andrew Mitchell MP in his libel action against The Sun newspaper over “plebgate” has leapfrogged to the Court of Appeal.

Tom Bell debates the pros & cons of disapplying CPR 36.14

Julian Miller & Dan Silver report on potential adverse costs liabilities in group litigation

A landmark Court of Appeal costs case "gives litigants carte blanche to ignore the new rules", costs lawyers and defendant lawyers have said.

David di Mambro provides a masterclass in Part 36

Government postpones controversial plans to extend Road Traffic Accident portal scheme

New CPR 31.5A looks set to shake up the disclosure process in England & Wales, reports Garry Bernstein

Bill Gibson emphasises the importance of file maintenance to costs recovery

Charlie Clarke-Jervoise explores the brave new world of costs management

Clive Thomas emphasises the importance of the careful drafting of Pt 36 offers