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PROPORTIONALITY CONQUERS ALL? PROFIT COSTS (AND COUNSEL'S FEES) HALVED

June 4, 2016 · by gexall · in Assessment of Costs, Case Management, Civil evidence, Costs, Costs budgeting, Members Content, Success Fees, Uncategorized

The decision of Master Gordon-Saker in BNM -v-MGN Limited [2016] EWHC B13 (Costs) has already received widespread publicity. The principle of proportionality was used to halve profit costs and counsel’s fees and make a substantial reduction on the insurance premium….

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