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William Robins outlines the challenges involved when a case pursued under a CFA is transferred to another firm

Roger Mallalieu analyses recent case law on costs budgeting

Diane Parker takes issue with the unintended consequences of the Jackson reforms

Is Mitchell the last word on default, asks Dominic Regan

Should defendants’ costs always be met by the claimants where proceedings are discontinued? Masood Ahmed & Ewen Archibald investigate

Dominic Regan predicts the likely civil procedure developments for 2014

HHJ Simon Brown QC concludes his exclusive NLJ online series on costs management post-Jackson

Lawyers must get hands-on with costs, says Jason Rowley

 

Offering comprehensive and objective costs advice can prevent defendants being surprised by high costs liabilities, says Murray Heining 

David Greene anticipates the ripple effect of Mitchell

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Taylor Rose—Jacqui Hayat & Andrew Bentham

Taylor Rose—Jacqui Hayat & Andrew Bentham

Taylor Rose strengthens Medical Negligence team with senior leadership appointments

Birmingham Law Society—Sabina Kauser

Birmingham Law Society—Sabina Kauser

Ward Hadaway partner appointed Vice President of Birmingham Law Society

Excello Law—Nick Gore & Irfan Ali

Excello Law—Nick Gore & Irfan Ali

Excello Law immigration boost with two more hires from Irwin Mitchell

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