8 March 2013

The issuing of the new costs rules has clearly been shambolic, in part due to the artificial deadlines set, but Andrew Parker of DAC Beachcroft makes the fair point: “Compare the position on these rules with the approach of the Chancellor when changes are announced in the budget – businesses and consumers are given just […]

Costs Lawyers are meant to have a central role in the new costs budgeting process (at least in theory). Costs budgeting is being introduced on 1 April 2013 through amendments to CPR Part 3. Costs Lawyers’ rights are governed by The Statement of Rights, which governs the rights of a Costs Lawyer holding a current