Solicitor own client costs; the importance of cost estimates
The recent case of Harrison v Eversheds LLP [2017] EWHC 2594 (QB) is an interesting one which emphasises the importance of cost estimates given by Solicitors to their clients. The client disputed the costs billed by his former Solicitor, Eversheds. Eversheds provided an initial estimate totalling £333,102.00 and a second estimate totalling £548,054.00 yet they ultimately invoiced…