Budget variations - Roger Mallalieu QC, 4 New Square
How do you make tactical use of the new Prec T and budget variation procedure, and how will it influence your "good reasons" argument at assessment?
Strategy - Shaman Kapoor, 39 Essex Chambers
How do you gain a strategic advantage for your client when commencing, defending and resolving costs actions?
Solicitor and own client assessments
How has Belsner v Cam changed existing thinking on solicitor/own client disputes?
Can you apply the same argument to CPR 46.9(3)(c)?
Hybrid DBAs - Alex Hutton QC, Hailsham Chambers
In the spotlight of Lexlaw v Zuberi, what are the implications of hybrid DBAs on costs law and practice?
How will market practice change?
Incurred costs - District Judge Ian Besford
Given the inconsistency in approach, at what point - legally and practically - should a party update costs from estimated to incurred ahead of a CMC/CCMC?
