Episodes

  • Security for Costs Security for Costs

    Security for Costs Security for Costs
    Jul 30 2024
    In this episode of our costs and litigation funding mini-series, Roger Mallalieu KC, Hugh Evans, and Ben Smiley examine security for costs. They discuss the fundamental principles and offer top tips for successfully making a security for costs application. The episode also explores the use of after the event insurance (ATE Insurance) and Anti-Avoidance Endorsements (AAE) as forms of security for costs.
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    41 mins
  • Costs Issues in Group Litigation

    Costs Issues in Group Litigation
    Jul 29 2024
    In the second episode of our costs and litigation funding mini-series, 4 New Square Chambers' Benjamin Williams KC and Theo Barclay discuss the complexities of costs in group litigation. They discuss the distinction between individual and common costs, examining the mechanisms designed to simplify the allocation of common costs and offering insights into how these systems can be effectively utilised. Furthermore, they delve into the role of cost budgeting, evaluating its effectiveness in controlling and forecasting costs in complex legal proceedings, and highlight the challenges posed by the detailed assessment of costs in large-scale group litigation.
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    39 mins
  • The Fallout from Paccar The Fallout from Paccar

    The Fallout from Paccar The Fallout from Paccar
    Jul 22 2024
    Join 4 New Square Chambers' Robert Marven KC, Pippa Manby, and Theo Barclay as they launch our mini-series on costs and litigation funding. In this opening episode, the team delves into the repercussions of the Supreme Court's unexpected ruling in Paccar, which sent shockwaves through the industry. They recount a tumultuous year marked by this landmark decision, which many feared could spell the end of litigation funding as we know it.
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    26 mins
  • What is, or is not, a SLAPP? An Examination of the SRA Guidance and its Ramifications What is, or is not a SLAPP? An Examination of the SRA Guidance and its Ramifications

    What is, or is not, a SLAPP? An Examination of the SRA Guidance and its Ramifications What is, or is not a SLAPP? An Examination of the SRA Guidance and its Ramifications
    Jul 15 2024
    In this podcast episode, 4 New Square Chambers Barristers Clare Dixon KC and Ben Smiley explore the SRA's guidance on SLAPPs (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation), the implications for litigation conduct and the challenges it presents to solicitors, COLPs and GCs. With the publication on 31 May 2024 of the SRA’s updated Warning Notice on SLAPPs, this podcast couldn’t have come at a better time.
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    33 mins
  • What you need to know about audit What you need to know about audit

    What you need to know about audit What you need to know about audit
    Dec 13 2023
    In this latest episode of our back to basics Conversations in Professional Liability series, Helen Evans KC, Marie-Claire O'Kane and Will Cook explain all you need to know about audit, discuss key judgments and legal developments and consider what might lie ahead in auditor's negligence.
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    17 mins
  • Conversations in Professional Liability Episode 3: What you need to know about wasted costs What you need to know about wasted costs

    Conversations in Professional Liability Episode 3: What you need to know about wasted costs What you need to know about wasted costs
    Nov 22 2023
    In this latest episode of our back to basics Conversations in Professional Liability series, barristers Amanda Savage KC, Paul Parker and Ben Smiley discuss all you need to know about applications for wasted costs; what they are, how you go about making them and what hurdles there might be.
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    34 mins
  • Conversations in Professional Liability Episode 2: What you need to know about costs in professional liability work What you need to know about costs in professional negligence work

    Conversations in Professional Liability Episode 2: What you need to know about costs in professional liability work What you need to know about costs in professional negligence work
    Oct 9 2023
    In this latest episode of our Conversations in Professional Liability series, barristers Hugh Evans, Stephen Innes and Matt Waszak look at some of the key points and topics related to costs from the perspective of a professional liability practitioner including pre-action costs, part 36, assessment of costs and the civil justice council costs review.
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    37 mins
  • Duty of care in contractual chains; Have we reached a consensus? Duty of care in contractual chains; have we reached a consensus?

    Duty of care in contractual chains; Have we reached a consensus? Duty of care in contractual chains; have we reached a consensus?
    Jul 20 2023
    40 mins