In a recent case, we were instructed by a firm of solicitors to assist their Defendant client who was being sued by Santander Bank. We were instructed by the solicitors as their civil litigation … [Read more...]
The Facts about Court Fees to start a Claim in the County Court
Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives the facts on how much it costs to start a claim in the County Court (which in some cases is known as the Small Claims Court) … [Read more...]
Guide to the Small Claims Court and European Small Claims Procedure
Philip Nam of White Collar Legal gives a guide to the Small Claims Procedure and the European Small Claims Procedure including how to start claims, attendance at hearings and cost recovery. … [Read more...]
Parental Indemnity Settlements – Legal or Not? – Not sure? Let us tell you.
Philip Nam is a legal consultant, advocate, costs draftsman and mediator dealing with civil and commercial litigation and disputes. He can be contacted on 0151 230 8931 or … [Read more...]
What does your costs draftsman do for you?
I’ve been around a bit now and have found that many of the costs firms and costs draftsmen I’ve come across simply just draft, negotiate and advise on costs – normally at the end of the case but … [Read more...]
(The failure to do the) simple things can costs money Part 4 – Know the rules regarding child settlements
I was recently instructed to provide advice on the costs procedure which followed a ‘settlement’ for a child in a personal injury claim. This was a case that had proceeded via the Low … [Read more...]
Costs Budgets
Costs Budgets apply to all Part 7 Multi-Track cases except: (r.3.12.1) a) where the claim is commenced on or after 22nd April 2014 and the amount of money claimed as stated on the … [Read more...]
The Facts – Whiting vs Carilliomamey (Housing Prime) Ltd – Part 36 and Indemnity Costs
You all should now have seen the recent case above and the issue of indemnity costs. I've read various blogs and articles on the matter since the result came in but of course not all of the full … [Read more...]
2 Most Frequently Asked Questions of the Year!
Over the last year (and perhaps even longer) there have been 2 questions that I have been asked over and over again: When is the ball out (of a ruck), Sir? And How much will I get for … [Read more...]
Costs drafting with experience
I was recently instructed by a firm of solicitors to attend a Detailed Assessment hearing following what appeared to be a very poor decision at Provisional Assessment. The Solicitors had used … [Read more...]
