Costs orders in civil litigation are generally awarded against parties in the proceedings. However, there can be exceptions. In some cases, costs can be awarded against a person/entity who isn’t a party in the proceedings.
When does a liquidator (or the company he or she is appointed to) need court, creditor, or committee approval to validly retain a solicitor to act in a liquidation matter which is likely to extend for longer than three months? The answer to this question has only recently been settled.
COVID-19 has forced many industries to re-think how they operate, and the legal sector is no different. From a litigation point-of-view, perhaps the biggest impact
The uncertainty of litigation can be frustrating – as it is impossible to guarantee just what will happen, how long the case will take or how much it will cost. Mediation, on the other hand, is an alternative dispute resolution process with the potential to resolve disputes quickly, affordably and with limited stress for the parties involved.
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