The recent case of Vertannes v United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust deals with the Claimant’s Bill of Cost being drafted in the incorrect format following an approved Cost Management Order (CMO). A CMO was made on the 9th April 2015. Following developments within the case further Orders were made by the court in relation to…

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…