THE EXTENSION OF FIXED COSTS: USEFUL LINKS AND GUIDES

The extension of fixed costs is a major topic.  I will write about the practical implications when we are nearer to the implementation date. In the interim there are some useful links and guides.

THE RULES

The new rules can be found here.

A PDF version is available here. FRC. Proposed draft rules and PD’s.

ARTICLES AND GUIDES

•  Carter Burnett

  Extension of Fixed Costs Explained

• Commercial Risks Europe

  Extending fixed recoverable costs in civil claims: October 2023 implementation confirmed

• Law Society Gazette  Draft rules for fixed costs are finally published.
• Pro Mediate

  More mediation forecast! Fixed recoverable costs – new rule 45 unreasonable conduct provision and fixed costs for ADR mediation meetings

• DAC Beachcroft The Intermediate Track 
• Legal Futures – Civil Litigators get first sight of new fixed costs rules.
• LexologyFixed costs for noise induced hearing loss cases