The minefield of estimating legal costs: recent cases on strict compliance
A growing body of case law highlights the risks of inadequate costs estimates, from void costs agreements and assessments to findings of misleading conduct.
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The minefield of estimating legal costs: managing client expectations and compliance
From Crosby to YBL Trust, there is conflicting case law on whether ranges of figures can ever comply with the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
Consequences of inaccurate costs estimates and negligently performed work
In 2018 there were a number of important cases which illuminated issues in relation to legal costs. By MICHELLE CASTLE and ANDREW BAILEY.