25% Deduction From Damages – How can we help?

The year 2013 was tough for the personal injury sector. A number of changes took place in so far as costs were concerned: –          Further fixed costs were implemented. The 65th update amended CPR 45 and introduced Pre-Action Protocols for Low Value RTA and EL/PL claims for claims up to a value of £25,000.00. –         …

Clients’ Statutory Rights Regarding Costs

A case which clarifies the ‘special circumstance’ required for a Judge to go beyond the usual cost consequence of a solicitor/client detailed assessment Fee paying clients have the statutory right to request the detailed assessment of their solicitor’s costs once they have been served with a bill. Under Section 70(9) of the Solicitors Act 1974,…