Hot air
March is proving to be the conference season. Fresh from the Ropewalk Chambers Personal Injury Conference on Friday, I note […]
The masterclass
I have received a number of enquiries from solicitors want to know if I can offer training in solicitor-own client
Value based charging and electronic disclosure
Nearly thirty years ago, I decided it would be a good idea one summer to spend three weeks of my
Fixed costs and fundamental dishonesty in personal injury claims
Part 45 CPR governs recoverable costs in a vast swathe of personal injury claims and all the indications are that
The quantum realm
From time to time, I deal with issues arising on the MOJ Portal and the various protocols which apply to
Pro bono publico
One of the new roles that I have taken on this year, is the Pro Bono Champion of chambers. Its
Independence Day
So it is finally here. Independence Day has arrived and tomorrow it will be possible to look out of your
Conditional fee agreements and contentious business agreements
Are all conditional fee agreements contentious business agreements? And if so, how might that effect a client’s right to an
A lawyer yet not a rascal
2020 approaches. A year ago I wrote about my hopes for 2019 and you can read my musings here: http://costsbarrister.co.uk/pro-bono/2019/.
Fixed costs and translation fees
Fixed costs cases tend to resemble London omnibuses, in that after a period of time waiting that seems measured in