COSTS INFORMATION AND THE OMBUDSMAN 5: DISCOURAGING THE USE OF A BTE POLICY (THIS IS NOT GOOD NEWS FOR THE SOLICITOR…)

We continue with our examination of the Legal Ombudsman's decisions about costs.  The issue here was whether the solicitors were correct to discourage the use of an BTE policy and act privately taking out ATE insurance.

"It is expected by this office and the firm’s regulator for the firm to act fai...