For The Love of Costs

For the Love of Costs - Season 3, Episode 1

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ellena Hunter, Associate, and Robert Patterson, Senior Associate, provide an update on the position with Litigation Funding Agreements following the decision in PACCAR . This episode provides a brief overview of what happened in PACCAR, the developments to date, and what the new Government proposal looks like.

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This podcast is provided by Clarion Solicitors for general information purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. We do not make any guarantees regarding the content of this podcast and are not liable for any losses you may incur from relying on its content. Our liability to you in relation to this podcast is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. If you require specific legal advice, we encourage you to contact us at ClarionCosts@clarionsolicitors.com

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 6

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Laura Sugarman, Associate, and Ellie Scally, Paralegal, discuss the updated practice guidance from the OPG and SCCO and the latest with PD19B.

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 5

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ellena Hunter, Associate, and Robert Patterson, Senior Associate, discuss the position with Litigation Funding Agreements and their enforceability. The episode provides an update on the implications of PACCAR on Litigation Funding Agreements, what Parties have done, and what the Government are proposing to do next.

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 4

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Daniel Murray, Senior Associate, and Ujjaini Mistry, Paralegal, discuss costs protection for Trustees.

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 3

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Stephanie Kaye, Partner, and Joanne Chase, Legal Director, discuss deductions from P's damages and the implications for deputies.

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 2

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ellena Hunter, Associate, and Daniel Murray, Senior Associate, discuss all things Guideline Hourly Rates (“GHRs”). The episode explores the origin of GHRs, the relevance of them today, and what the future may hold.

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 1

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to season 2 of For the Love of Costs.

In this episode of For the Love of Costs, Stephanie Kaye and Laura Sugarman discuss the latest updates from the SCCO and other developments relevant to COP Practitioners.

For The Love Of Costs Episode 11

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this final episode of 2024, Ellie Howard -Taylor and Stephanie Kaye go through key developments throughout 2024 in the world of Court of Protection and with Clarion's very own COP Costs Team. There have been so many exciting changes this year, some more favoured than others.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients and contacts a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year.

For the Love of Costs Episode 10

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ujjaini Mistry, Paralegal, and Robert Patterson, Senior Associate, discuss the Supreme Court Decision of Oakwood Solicitors Ltd and Menzies [2024] UKSC 34. This episode provides a brief summary of what happened in the case, the importance of S70(4) of the Solicitors Act 1974, and the practical implications on CFA funded matters.

For The Love of Costs Episode 9

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Laura Sugarman, Senior Associate, and Ella Wilkinson, Associate, sat down to discuss the hot topic of post death costs in Court of Protection. Laura and Ella discuss the ever-changing position of post death costs, and what Deputies should be alive to.

For The Love of Costs Episode 8

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ellie Howard Taylor, Associate, and Ellie Scally, Paralegal, discuss and explain SCCO case law when assessing a Court of Protection assessment. They discuss the implications of the case law and how to maximise your recovery around the reductions.

For The Love of Costs Episode 7

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Ellie Howard Taylor, Associate, and Stephanie Kaye, Partner, discuss the recent appeals before the Costs Judges at the SCCO conducted out by Clarion. The most recent of the two appeals were funded by the Professional Deputies Forum (PDF), for the benefit of their members.

For the Love of Costs - Episode 6

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Elle Hunter, Associate, and Anna Lockyer, Senior Associate, discuss why cases pleaded in excess of £10 million and child claims are automatically excepted from costs budgeting; and the circumstances in which the Court may exercise its discretion to order costs management.

The episode covers the relevant CPR and recent case law including:

CXS v Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust [2023], PXT v Mr David

Atere-Roberts [2024] and Pan Nox Emissions Litigations [2024], along with a round-up of the proposed ‘Costs Budgeting Light’ scheme and the June CPRC minutes.

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For the Love of Costs - Episode 5

Fri, 24 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Helen Appleby, Associate, and Joanne Chase, Legal Director, discuss indemnity basis costs, standard basis costs and the difference between the two. The episode explores the circumstances when an indemnity costs order may be awarded and what to consider when making an application for costs to be assessed on the indemnity basis.

For the Love of Costs - Episode 4

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:30:00 +0000

In this episode, Ellie Howard Taylor, Paralegal, and Stephanie Kaye, Legal Director, discuss the new 2024 Fixed Costs in Court of Protection and the new Court Fees. The episode covers the practicalities of the new fixed costs contained within Practice Direction 19B and things to watch out for.

For the Love of Costs - Episode 3

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Elle Hunter, Associate, and Helen Appleby, Associate, discuss The Mirror phone hacking trial. The episode covers the division of group litigation costs and why indemnity costs were ordered against both parties.

For the Love of Costs - Episode 2

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:15:00 +0000

In this episode, Ellie Howard-Taylor, Paralegal and Stephanie Kaye, Legal Director, discuss the new 2024 Guideline Hourly Rates. This episode goes into detail on hourly rates within Court of Protection and what COP practitioners need to look out for.

For the Love of Costs - Episode 1

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Elle Hunter, Associate, and Robert Patterson, Senior Associate, discuss the Supreme Court decision of PACCAR. The episode provides a brief summary of what happened in the case, the implications of PACCAR on Litigation Funding Agreements, what Parties are doing, and what the Government has done in response.