THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEMPORANEOUS ATTENDANCE NOTES EXAMINED IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (BUT A DIFFERENT DIVISION TO THE ONE WE USUALLY LOOK AT)

THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTEMPORANEOUS ATTENDANCE NOTES EXAMINED IN THE COURT OF APPEAL (BUT A DIFFERENT DIVISION TO THE ONE WE USUALLY LOOK AT)

May 21, 2025 · by · in Appeals, Avoiding negligence claims, Civil evidence, Members Content

Today we are taking a rare trip into the criminal courts, the Court of Appeal Criminal Division. However we are looking at an issue that affects most, if not all, lawyers.  A client can attempt to blame their lawyer for…

COST BITES 240: THERE IS NOT A "CATCH 22" POSITION IN RELATION TO THE DRAFTING OF THESE CONDITIONAL FEE AGREEMENTS

COST BITES 240: THERE IS NOT A “CATCH 22” POSITION IN RELATION TO THE DRAFTING OF THESE CONDITIONAL FEE AGREEMENTS

May 21, 2025 · by · in Applications, Assessment of Costs, Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content

We are continuing to work through the results of one case in relation to the recoverability of success fees from a client’s damages.  The claimants, seeking to challenge their former solicitors deduction of costs from their damages, argued that the…