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THE COSTS OF MEDIATION AND THE COSTS BUDGET: AVOIDING A POSSIBLE TRAP

THE COSTS OF MEDIATION AND THE COSTS BUDGET: AVOIDING A POSSIBLE TRAP

January 19, 2018 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Costs, Costs budgeting, Mediation, Mediation & ADR, Members Content

I am grateful to Alan Mendham for writing to point out a possible trap in relation to costs budgeting and mediation.   Alan points out that disputes can arise as to whether mediation is included in the phase for settlement…

COSTS: THE COSTS OF ATTENDING AN INQUEST: THE APPROPRIATE APPROACH

January 19, 2018 · by gexall · in Admissions, Costs, Fatal Accidents, Members Content

In   Douglas v Ministry of Justice & Anor [2018] EWHC B2 (Costs) Master Leonard considered the issue of the recoverability of costs of attending an inquest. There  is a highly nuanced approach. The issues raised are of more general relevance in…

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