Costs

In this second article on infant settlement costs, Lisa Wright considers the effect of the new fixed costs regime under CPR 45.27 to 45.40

The Sousa decision provides important clarification of the operation of conditional fee agreements, says Michael Feakes

Mark James considers where a recent Court of Appeal ruling leaves the doctrine of champerty

Costs, case management & e-disclosure

The Jackson reforms roll on with further endorsement from the government by publication of its response to the consultation on proposed changes to the civil costs regime.

The government consultation period on the Jackson reform proposals has now closed. Next we will have a response in perhaps May or June and then draft legislation with implementation next year. Or will we?

Eleanor Baxter reviews the evolving corporate governance environment

William Gibson says costs management should be left to the experts, not judges

Never in legal history has so much happened between consecutive annual editions of Cook.

Part 3: Sarah Zielicka Edwards offers some tips on trial practicalities