HOW RELEVANT ARE PART 36 OFFERS TO ISSUE BASED ORDERS? A SALUTARY WARNING ABOUT THE RISKS OF LITIGATION

The making of an “issue based” costs order is now a common aspect of litigation.  However how relevant is a Part 36 offer when a court is considering making an “issue based” costs order?  A recent case contains discussion of this question and also provides a salutary warning of the risks of litigati...