COST BITES 290: BARRISTERS TAKE CARE: ANOTHER REASON THE DBAS WERE INVALID – FAILURE TO INCLUDE COUNSEL’S FEES IN THE EQUATION…

We are continuing with our consideration of  Damages-Based Agreements that were found to be unlawful.  This time the judge considered the position in relation to counsel's fees and the Regulations.  The judge held that the attempt to charge counsel's fees outside the terms of the DBA was unlawful. F...