Case Studies.
Protecting liability, reputation and customer relationships.
In our experience the costs of the claim, particularly when proceedings are issued, typically exceed the value of the damages claimed. So, whilst the damages claim may be settled, insurers are often faced with the prospect of negotiating on costs, which may well end u... Read more...
Technical Excellence and making new law.
Hosking -v- Smallshaw
(25/3/2009, SCCO)
Representing the defending insurer in relation to the litigated costs, the case of Hosking –v- Smallshaw is now widely reported as an authority on the definition of commencement of a trial and the applicab... Read more...
Proximity to the Senior Courts Costs Office has its advantages.
Did you know that a short stroll can save time, money and hassle?
Our city location and close proximity to the Senior Courts Costs Office ("SCCO") which is only a mile away from our London office, often proves invaluable to our clien... Read more...
Cost drafting in practice.
Following the House of Lords decision in Rothwell, concerning irrecoverability of damages for the asbestos related condition of pleural plaques, we were asked to draft bills of costs on behalf of successful Defendants, their insolvent insurer and the Financial ... Read more...
Cost Surgeries, increasing knowledge and minimising liabilities.
More often than not the cost of the legal action outweighs the damages claimed. In these cases, it's arguably more important for insurers to minimise their potential third party costs liability.
In our experience, there are many opportunities throughout the lifecyc... Read more...
