Part 36 offers - Judith Ayling QC, 39 Essex Chambers
How far can you push the Court over Part 36 offers and costs, e.g. the costs of detailed assessment, suspension of interest, out of time offers?
Proportionality - Master Jason Rowley
The expansion of proportionality so that it covers the vulnerability of parties and witnesses - new and important innovation or damp squib?
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?
Flexible contracts (NTS) - Sinead Casey, Linklaters
What is the secret to forming employment contracts for totally flexible working, e.g. "work anywhere" clauses, provision of workspace and equipment, mental health provision?
Constructive knowledge (PP) - Gareth Brahams, Brahams Dutt Badrick French
When can you be fixed with constructive knowledge of an undeclared disability, e.g. signs of dyslexia or a mental health condition? What are you supposed to know?
