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Have you just been successful or unsuccessful on a long running case at trial? Or, are you a professional deputy who wants to improve the timescales in which you get paid as well as maximising the amount? Or, perhaps you are a litigator who has just settled a claim? Or, are you a litigator who needs to file and serve a costs budget? Regardless of the stage of the matter, method of conclusion or area of law, Clarion Legal Costs are here to help and support you. Legal costs and litigation funding is often a minefield and is an area under constant review and change. We recognise the difficulties of keeping up to date with your own specialism, let alone being expected to be a specialist in legal costs and litigation funding. This is where For The Love of Costs comes in to help you.

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March 19, 202612 min

For The Love of Costs, Season 3, Episode 2

In this episode, Joanne Chase, Legal Director, and Ellie Howard Taylor, Associate, discuss the recent Court of Protection Masterclass and Deputy Dinner. To receive our monthly newsletter containing short articles on costs law developments, along with a link to our new podcast episodes, then sign up to our mailing list by emailing Marketing@clarionsolicitors.comThis 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

January 20, 202611 min

For the Love of Costs - Season 3, Episode 1

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.To receive our monthly newsletter containing short articles on costs law developments, along with a link to our new podcast episodes, then sign up to our mailing list by emailing Marketing@clarionsolicitors.comThis 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

August 21, 202512 min

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 6

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. To receive our monthly newsletter containing short articles on costs law developments, along with a link to our new podcast episodes, then sign up to our mailing list by emailing Marketing@clarionsolicitors.comThis 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

July 1, 202512 min

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 5

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.To receive our monthly newsletter containing short articles on costs law developments, along with a link to our new podcast episodes, then sign up to our mailing list by emailing Marketing@clarionsolicitors.comThis 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

July 1, 202514 min

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 4

In this episode, Daniel Murray, Senior Associate, and Ujjaini Mistry, Paralegal, discuss costs protection for Trustees. To receive our monthly newsletter containing short articles on costs law developments, along with a link to our new podcast episodes, then sign up to our mailing list by emailing Marketing@clarionsolicitors.comThis 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

April 17, 202520 min

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 3

In this episode, Stephanie Kaye, Partner, and Joanne Chase, Legal Director, discuss deductions from P's damages and the implications for deputies. To receive our monthly newsletter containing short articles on costs law developments, along with a link to our new podcast episodes, then sign up to our mailing list by emailing Marketing@clarionsolicitors.comThis 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

March 28, 202521 min

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 2

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.To receive our monthly newsletter containing short articles on costs law developments, along with a link to our new podcast episodes, then sign up to our mailing list by emailing Marketing@clarionsolicitors.comThis 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 costsdept@clarionsolicitors.com

March 14, 202513 min

For the Love of Costs - Season 2, Episode 1

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. To receive our monthly newsletter containing short articles on costs law developments, along with a link to our new podcast episodes, then sign up to our mailing list by emailing Marketing@clarionsolicitors.comThis 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 costsdept@clarionsolicitors.com

December 17, 202413 min

For The Love Of Costs Episode 11

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. To receive our monthly newsletter containing short articles on costs law developments, along with a link to our new podcast episodes, then sign up to our mailing list by emailing Marketing@clarionsolicitors.comThis 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 costsdept@clarionsolicitors.com

November 25, 202415 min

For the Love of Costs Episode 10

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.To receive our monthly newsletter containing short articles on costs law developments, along with a link to our new podcast episodes, then sign up to our mailing list by emailing Marketing@clarionsolicitors.comThis 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 costsdept@clarionsolicitors.com