by Stacey | Sep 4, 2026 | News
Costs on an Indemnity Basis: A Guide for Solicitors When a court makes an order for costs, it must decide not only who pays, but on what basis those costs will be assessed. Costs on an indemnity basis are one of the two assessment bases available under the Civil...
by Stacey | Aug 7, 2026 | News
Solicitor Guideline Hourly Rates – A starting point, not the finish line What Are the Solicitor Guideline Hourly Rates? Legal professionals, including solicitors, have the discretion to set their own fees, which clients are encouraged to negotiate prior to...
by Stacey | Apr 7, 2026 | News
Pre-Trial Checklist Estimate of Costs: Key Inclusions & Cost Recovery A pre-trial checklist estimate of costs is a key step in preparing for trial, particularly in cases where formal costs budgets do not apply. While often treated as a procedural requirement, the...
by Stacey | Mar 10, 2026 | News
Notice of Discontinuance Costs – Greener Costs Advises A notice of discontinuance allows a claimant to formally end legal proceedings they have started against a defendant. While the procedural step may appear straightforward, the costs consequences of...
by Stacey | Aug 7, 2025 | News
CPR 47.13: The Role of Points of Dispute in Detailed Assessment In the context of costs litigation, CPR 47.13 is a procedural rule that governs how a paying party must respond to a bill of costs by serving points of dispute. For solicitors and costs lawyers managing...
