Tag: Jackson reforms
The application of the “new” proportionality test on an assessment of costs
It has been sometime since the “new” test for proportionality was introduced for work undertaken post 1 April 2013 with CPR 44.3(2) stating: “Where the…
Harmans costs seminar resources
If you couldn’t be there on the day here’s Matthew Harman’s notes and hand outs from our breakfast seminar at The Law Society plus Roger Mallalieu’s…
Lord Chief Justice’s Report 2014
Cases taking longer with rise in unrepresented litigants Cases which might never have been brought or would have been compromised at an early stage are…
Sign and your winning
The World Cup is in full swing at the time of writing and again the decisions of referees are being closely scrutinised with already some…
What you need to know about CPR changes coming into force on 5 June 2014
There are three small changes, but only one with a potential major impact – the introduction of so called ‘Buffer Agreements.’ As the Jackson Reforms…
The emergence of the Costs Lawyer
Click the link below to read Ben Rigby’s article in the latest Costs Lawyer magazine featuring Matthew Harman’s thoughts on the emergence of the profession.…
