CIVIL PROCEDURE BACK TO BASICS 106: WHEN IS VAT ON LEGAL COSTS RECOVERABLE FROM THE OTHER SIDE ON ASSESSMENT?

Yesterday we looked at a case where a receiving party accidentally included a claim for VAT in a bill of costs.  The error was noted, after being queried by the judge, however the judge went on to state " I consider it unfortunate that none of the experienced team of litigators advising Mr Clearwate...