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Civil Proceedings Fee change in force as of 6 March 2017
Posted: 3rd March 2017
The Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2016 comes into force on 6 March 2017. This Order will have an impact on court hearing fees. Main changes to note This Order effects 2 significant changes which you need to know about:- it increases to the fee payable for fixing a trial date; and it deletes the […]
To litigate or mediate?
Posted: 16th December 2016
That is the question the Courts have firmly answered over recent years, resulting in solicitors having to advise their clients about the risks of failing to utilise alternative means of dispute resolution. Read on to find out more… Successful mediation When a commercial dispute goes to Court, the Judge will proactively enquire whether the parties […]
Litigants in person
Posted: 14th October 2016
In some cases, an individual can represent him or herself without legal representation. The Law Society issued guidelines for solicitors who are acting for the other party in a case where such an individual is bringing and defending a claim without legal representation. I share a bit more information below, which The Law Society has […]
Brian May’s claim brings cost proportionality into light
Posted: 8th July 2016
Musician Brian May brought a claim against a neighbour’s developer for nuisance arising from a basement development. The claim itself settled relatively early in the proceedings when May and his wife accepted £25,000 in compensation. A cost claim followed by May for compensation against developer Wavell Group Limited. Costs Judge, Master Rowley, reviewed the costs […]
Regulations for terminating an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Posted: 2nd October 2015
Regulations in relation to ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy have come into force for any new tenancy starting on or after 1 October 2015. The new regulations will affect landlords wanting to serve Section 21 notices on their tenants as follows: A landlord will no longer be able to serve a Section 21 notice at the […]
The need to continually reassess the strengths and weaknesses of your Claim
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Posted: 16th September 2015
The case of Richmond Pharmacology Ltd v Chester Overseas Ltd & Ors [2014] EWHC 2692 (Ch) (01 August 2014) further demonstrates the need to continually assess the strengths of a case at all stages of the Court process. In this particular case, the High Court decided that a Claimant, who had been ordered to bear […]
Why you should act promptly if you receive a Court Judgment
Posted: 2nd September 2015
Businesses and individuals alike can find themselves being served with a Judgment in Default of an Acknowledgement of Court Proceedings being served. When faced with an Application to Set Aside such a Judgment, the Court considers a number of issues when determining whether it is appropriate to grant the application. As well as having a […]
When even Expert Witnesses in a case can be dismissed from the courtroom
Posted: 13th May 2015
More often than not when we think of court rooms in conflict we think of that famous court room scene in a Few Good Men between Jack Nicholson and Tom Cruise. Classic “Prosecutor versus the Accused” (American Style). However, in real life, and here in the UK, it may not get as dramatic as Hollywood […]
Warning: exaggerate your Claim and you could face cost consequences
Posted: 29th April 2015
It is important to value a claim accurately before taking your matter to court. It is essential because this vital step ensures that both parties base their pre-action and post-issue negotiations a factual position rather than the matter reach trial and they find the entire basis of their conduct is undermined by a grossly exaggerated […]
Changes to the rules of debt relief
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Posted: 21st January 2015
Business minister, Jo Swinton has announced that there will be changes to the rules of debt relief. It is believed that the changes are due to take effect from October 2015.The changes are intended to help financially vulnerable people access more appropriate debt relief when Bankruptcy was previously their only option. Debt Relief orders are […]
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