COST BITES 391: COURT OF APPEAL UPHOLDS DECISION THAT SOLICITOR’S BILL SHOULD BE ASSESSED AT “NIL”: THERE IS NO “RESTITUTIONARY” RIGHT TO DAMAGES WHERE THE CFA ITSELF MADE EXPRESS PROVISIONS FOR THESE CIRCUMSTANCES

I wrote about this case in August 2025 "Here we have a case that could well bring tears to the eyes of any litigator who works on a conditional fee basis.  For the second time, on appeal, the claimant solicitor’s costs have been unsuccessful.  The defendant former client raised a new issue at this h...