To bring in the new year we’ve asked some of our experts for their top costs tips, which we’ve put together for you into a handy top 10 guide! We hope that you find something new to put into practice in 2019!   Bargain for reductions early! Jessica Wiggins – Wherever possible, negotiate Counsel’s fees…

In Finnegan v Spiers (t/a Frank Spiers Licensed Conveyancers) [2018] EWHC 3064 (Ch) Mr Justice Birss, on Appeal from the Order of District Judge Kelly, considered the question of whether or not the Court had the power to order a payment on account of costs where a Part 36 offer had been accepted under Rule…

BMCE Bank International PLC v Phoenix Commodities PVT LTD & Anor [2018] EWHC 3380(Comm)   There is an abundance of caselaw reiterating time and time again how a party should act when there is a failure to comply with Rules, Practice Directions or Orders of the Court. Nevertheless, there remain occasions when a party has,…