WHEN A DAY LONG APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO AMEND INCURS COSTS OF OVER £1.3 MILLION (AND STILL THE BUNDLES AREN’T QUITE RIGHT…)

There are some interesting observations here about the strategy a party should adopt when facing an application to amend.  Such an application is not a "mini trial".  It is clear from this case that substantial costs can be incurred in attempting to oppose such an application and the opposing party ...