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The recent case of Javed v British Telecommunications plc [2011] EWHC 90212 (Costs) is an interesting example of claimant solicitors being penalised for issuing proceedings unnecessarily and prematurely. The Master concluded: “I am in no doubt that the Claimant was … Continue reading
Posted in Costs Tagged ACL, Case Law, Civil, Costs, Costs Law, Javed v British Telecommunications plc [2011], Legal, Pre Action ProtocolThe current regime Contingency fee agreements have always been allowed in non-contentious work. Pre-issue work is classed as non-contentious and therefore can be carried out under a contingency fee agreement. However once the case is issued then that pre-issue work … Continue reading
Posted in Costs Tagged ACL, Civil, Commercial, Contingency Fee Agreements, Costs, DBA, Law CostsPart 36 and Costs – Pre Proceedings Where a part 36 offer is made by the defendant and accepted by the claimant before proceedings are commenced, the claimant is unable to claim costs on the standard basis in accordance with … Continue reading
Posted in Costs Tagged ACL, CPR, CPR 44.12, CPR36.10, Detailed assessment, Law Costs Draftsmen, No Proceedings, Part 36, unissued