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WARD v RAI [2026] EWCA Civ 816 – Costs Judges’ Discretion to allow Supplement Points of Dispute
PAUL WARD v RAI [2026] EWCA Civ 816 Overview The Court of Appeal’s decision in Ward v Rai is an

Goodwin Malatesta & Malcolm Goodwin Ranked in Chambers & Partners Litigation Support 2026
We are delighted to share that Goodwin Malatesta Legal Costs Services has once again been recognised in the Chambers &

Happy Christmas and best wishes for 2026!
Merry Christmas and warmest wishes for a joyful 2026 from all of us at Goodwin Malatesta! As we celebrate this

Mazur & Stuart v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP [2025] – What are the impacts?
The recent High Court decision in Mazur & Stuart v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP [2025] EWHC 2341 (KB) is already

Simplified Costs Budgeting Pilots going live on 6 april 2025
On 6 April 2025, two simplified Costs Budgeting Pilot Schemes will be launched to enhance efficiency, control litigation expenses, and

Costs penalties for Unrealistic proposed costs budgets
In proceedings involving costs budgeting, it is not uncommon for a party’s proposed costs budget (Precedent H) to be either

Topalsson GmbH -v- CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP – what is an Interim Statute Invoice?
One of the most frequently raised questions in fee disputes between solicitors and clients is whether the invoices issued are
Happy Christmas from us all at goodwin malatesta
Merry Christmas and best wishes for 2025 from the entire team at Goodwin Malatesta! As we have done in previous

Summary of the Civil Procedure Rule Committee’s June 2024 Meeting Minutes
Following the publication of the June Civil Procedure Rule Committee minutes, the main takeaways are as follows: Clinical Negligence Fixed

How do the courts treat guideline hourly rates?
This briefing aims to answers the commonly asked question, what hourly rates will be allowed on detailed assessment? Before answering