Costs Law – recent developments. Notes by Roger Mallalieu, Barrister from 4 New Square
These notes from Roger Mallalieu were distributed at our recent costs seminar on 10 April 2015 and briefly address 6 issues relating to recent developments in the law of costs
(i) The new Part 36 – an overview and some key points;
(ii) The ‘current’ Part 36 – recent developments;
(iii) Some brief points on costs budgeting;
(iv) ATE/additional liabilities – an update including Coventry v Lawrence;
(v) Success fees, CFAs and the indemnity principle – recent cases;
(vi) The new test of proportionality – a practical example;
Costs – an update Harmans 10 April 2015 RM
