Daily Archives: 11th July 2017

Unreasonable CFA Terms and Failure to Provide a Proper Explanation

Cost NewsBy Louise Sattherthwaite 11th July 2017

A determination of unreasonable CFA terms and failure to provide a proper and accurate explanation of the same results in the agreement being set aside – a case summary Vilvarajah –v- West London Law Limited [2017] EWHC B23 (Costs) The Claimant instructed the Defendant in relation to a claim against him for professional fees of…

Solicitor LLP….Do I File and Serve a Budget?

Cost NewsBy Avi Dolties 11th July 2017

The rules are quite clear in respect of recovering costs as a litigant in person. CPR 46.5(2) says: ‘The costs allowed under this rule will not exceed, except in the case of a disbursement, two-thirds of the amount which would have been allowed if the litigant in person had been represented by a legal representative’.…