Costs News

The High Court has rejected a challenge to the guideline hourly rate (GHR) sought by a council solicitor where the claimant said figures provided by the council showed there was a breach of the indemnity principle. However, Mr Justice Mosty... view

Revised Costs Lawyer practising rules now in force New practising rules for Costs Lawyers came into force last week, following a consultation and then approval from the Legal Services Board. The rules establish the criteria for obtaining a... view

Kain named as new CADR chief Renowned Costs Lawyer Michael Kain has been appointed as chief executive of Costs Alternative Dispute Resolution (CADR). The service – whose panel includes seven Costs Lawyers and many leading members of t... view

The Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB) has proposed keeping the cost of practising steady at £275 for the next year as it outlined a range of planned work, including looking at the dangers of under-insurance. In a newly published con... view