Jackson Review on Civil Litigation Costs

Apolcaypse Now or Brave New World

 
Forthright, thought provoking and controversial, Jackson LJ's review of costs in civil procedure didnt pull any punches.

Headlines include:

• abolition of recoverable success fees and after the event insurance premiums;
• a proposed 10% increase in general damages;
• opening the door to contingency fees for litigation;
• abolishing referral fees;
• freedom of choice in BTE claims;
• fixed costs in fast track litigation up to £25,000;
• a changed concept of proportionality (where cost/benefit is paramount and proportionality prevails over reasonableness or necessity)
• and the abolition of the indemnity principle.

Implementation of the proposals (if they are implemented) will bring radical change for all those involved in civil litigation.

Colemans-ctts have been at the forefront of change in civil costs and can advise clients, funders, insurers, other law firms amd others on the potential impact of the changes. Contact us at enquiries@colemans-ctts.co.uk or on 0161 876 2500.