Costs - A 2024 Round Up - Live with Dominic Regan - Learn Live

Introduction

The last year has seen several important decisions and developments in the law and practice relating to costs.

The third edition of costs guidance from the Legal Ombudsman Part 36 issues including rewards, service and percentage offers which will be explored in this virtual classroom session.

Please note that this session will not address Fixed Recoverable Costs which is covered here - New Fixed Costs Amendments & Extensions - 6 Months On - Learn LiveNew Fixed Costs Amendments & Extensions - 6 Months On - Learn Live

What You Will Learn

This live session will cover the following:

• The third edition of costs guidance from the Legal Ombudsman
• Part 36 issues including rewards, service and percentage offers
• The duty to advise the client on available funding options
• Deductions from damages - What you must tell the client and when
• Damages based agreements
• Why problems with experts and witness statements could have horrific costs consequences
• Should solicitors bear costs when the client can’t pay?
• Hadley and what can be recoverable where a solicitor attends a rehab meeting?
• The need to secure a full accounting of costs after Oakwood

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.