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. – …
In his 2016 Autumn Statement on 23 November 2016, Chancellor Philip Hammond announced a further 2% increase to Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) for policies incepted after 1 June 2017. Consequently, the new standard IPT rate will be 12% on premiums received on or after 1 June 2017 which relate to risks for which the period…
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,…