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On 6 September 2021, the government published its response to the 2019 consultation paper, Extending Fixed Recoverable Costs in Civil Cases: Implementing Sir Rupert Jackson’s Proposals (considered here). The response notes that it has been delayed principally due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the name suggests, a fixed recoverable costs (FRC) regime fixes the amount … Read more
In a procedural judgment in the British Airways Data Event Group Litigation, the High Court has granted a modest extension to the cut-off date for claimants to join the litigation, and has confirmed that the costs of substantial media advertising to attract claimants will not be recoverable if the claims succeed: Weaver v British Airways Plc … Read more
The High Court has found that a defendant who accepted a claimant’s Part 36 offer after the expiry of the relevant offer period could ask the court to determine costs, even though the offer contained a term as to costs: Pallett v MGN Ltd [2021] EWHC 76 (Ch). Where a Part 36 offer is accepted … Read more
In this sixth episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we briefly outline the impact of Brexit on disputes and dispute resolution clauses, focusing on practical points for commercial parties. We also look at some developments on privilege and funding, as well as an update on witness evidence reform, and finally we consider … Read more
In a marked shift from previous first instance decisions, the Court of Appeal has provided guidance on the circumstances in which a defendant seeking security for costs may be required to provide a cross-undertaking in damages: Mr Nigel Rowe & Ors v Ingenious Media Holdings & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 29. The court held that … Read more
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that a Damages-Based Agreement, or DBA, can include a clause which entitles the legal representative to payment on a time cost basis if the DBA is terminated before the conclusion of the litigation: Zuberi v Lexlaw Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 16. DBAs, otherwise known as contingency fees, are a … Read more
The High Court has handed down judgment on costs issues and an application for permission to appeal, following on from the court’s rejection last year of the claims brought against Lloyds in a shareholder class action relating to its acquisition of HBOS in 2008: Sharp & Ors v Blank & Ors [2020] EWHC 1870 (Ch). … Read more
In this third episode of our series of commercial litigation update podcasts, we look at developments in disclosure and privilege since our February update, as well as some developments relating to costs and funding. This episode is hosted by Anna Pertoldi, who is joined by Maura McIntosh and Ajay Malhotra. Our podcast is available on … Read more
The High Court has imposed indemnity costs in two recent cases as a result of a party’s unreasonable failure to engage in ADR: DSN v Blackpool Football Club Ltd [2020] EWHC 670 (QB) and BXB v Watch Tower and Bible Tract Society of Pennsylvannia [2020] EWHC 656 (Admin). In both cases, the party’s belief in the strength of its … Read more
