And finally an article from Kris Kilsby, The Great Escape, about the various mechanisms that can get lawyers out of the fixed costs regime associationofcostslawyers.co.uk/journal-hub/Fi…

Interested in qualifying as a Costs Lawyer? The ACL Training course application window is open for entry onto unit 2 and unit 3 of the current course, starting Jan 2023. Application window closes 30 November #legaleducation

And a feature from Karl Robson of Paramount Legal Cost: Location, location, location? The latest ruling on hourly rates shows that complexity of the work rather than where a party’s solicitors are based drives the appropriate rate associationofcostslawyers.co.uk/journal-hub/Lo…

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NEWS IN BRIEF: We round up smaller pieces of news that Costs Lawyers need to know, including the CLSB seeking members for an advisory panel.

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12 Days of Costmas
Day 12
Looking Ahead to Costs Developments in the Future

Next year looks likely to be another busy period for developments within the world of costs...to read more from our Kris Kilsby, please visit bit.ly/3Fbah4F

#FRC #Costsdevelopments

12 Days of #Costmas
Day 10
Extension of Fixed Recoverable Costs
In Sept 2021 the MOJ released the Government’s response to the Extension of the FRC regime for claims up to the value of £100,000.00...to read more about this from our Kris Kilsby, visit bit.ly/3FbO3zP
#FRC

12 Days of #Costmas
Day 4
Part 36 Round-Up
The importance of a good Part 36 offer on a case can never be understated. Please visit bit.ly/3dEDh8Z to read more from our Kris Kilsby.
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12 Days of #Costmas
Day 2
Hourly Rates and the Indemnity Principle
The first change in the Guideline Hourly Rates in more than a decade consisted of a number of different changes...visit bit.ly/3xY8VaX to read more from our Kris Kilsby.
#Guidelinehourlyrates

Are you a #LawGraduate struggling to find a training contract? Read the attached to find out about Kris Kilsby’s journey to qualification as a #CostsLawyer and click this link to find out how to qualify associationofcostslawyers.co.uk/Careers-Traini…  #LegalCareers #LawCareers

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We are recruiting a lay chair and two costs lawyers to join the new #Board of directors of ACL Training. Help shape the future of Costs Lawyer qualification and training! Deadline for application is 31 Aug. More info at tinyurl.com/9s76sdbs

The first update to the guideline hourly rates are provisionally set for Oct 2021! 11 years in the making.

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Last day in the office before turning the big 3-0 and what a wonderful surprise! A massive thank you to all of the team at Paramount Legal Cost for organising the chance for me to drive some dream cars for my birthday!!

Fantastic event held by Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team this morning! Up close and personal to the F1 car, pit stop practice and much much more, including a cameo by Nico Hülkenberg! Loved every second, big thank you to all involved in organising the event. #IAMGBR

#iamgbr Hi Nico, great to see you, congrats on getting married! Did Aston Martin get you a good wedding gift? An FP1 outing??