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A not-for-profit organisation
committed to injured people
A not-for-profit organisation
committed to injured people

The costs judge over your shoulder – deducting costs from the client’s damages

APIL CPD:
All levels - 1 hour

(Please note that the number of CPD hours may be subject to change)

This webinar looks at the regulations and case law relating to the deduction of costs from the client's damages in a personal injury claim.

  • When can a deduction from damages be made?
  • Protection for the client
  • What must be the client be told?
  • What is meant be the client “agreeing” the costs
  • What steps need to be taken if court approval is needed?
  • How is a "success fee" justified?
  • Avoiding difficulties and potential pitfalls
  • Where do things go wrong?
  • When can a client ask for the bill to be assessed?
  • What must you tell the client about the costs budget?
  • What are the implications of going outside the costs budget?

The webinar examines the key judgments on this topic and looks at those areas that have proven to be problematic and which have led to litigation and solicitor-own client disputes. It looks in detail at the Legal Ombudsman’s guidance on Good Costs Service and the steps that lawyers have to take to comply. 

Cost:

1 person - member/accredited firm: £85 + VAT
1 person - non-member: £115 + VAT
Small office (2 - 6 people): £150 + VAT
Large office (7 people or more): £185 + VAT
Whole organisation (All staff at all offices): £375 + VAT


Live or on-demand

We encourage all attendees to watch the webinar live - this gives people the opportunity to ask questions and participate in polls.

All people registered for the webinar will automatically be emailed details to view the online recording following the webinar, whether you view live or not. Recordings are available to view for up to six months.

Live webinar
29 Jan 2025
12:00 to 13:00

On-demand recording
From 29 Jan 2025 to 29 Jul 2025

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