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Costly costs errors – professional negligence claims arising out of costs issues
10 Oct 2018, 08:30 - 10:00
Hardwicke, Hardwicke Building, New Square, Lincoln's Inn,London , WC2A 3SB
It is often said that by the end of proceedings the costs in issue are as important or more important to the parties than the dispute itself. As a consequence, negligence in the handling of costs can be an expensive mistake for solicitors.
PJ Kirby QC and Martyn Griffiths will address the costs issues that can result in claims of professional negligence. In particular they will cover the principles and latest case law in relation to:
- Advising on the availability of legal expenses insurance
- Advising in relation to third party funding
- Negligence in relation to costs budgeting
- Negligence in relation to CFAs
They will also give practical hints and tips relating to the conduct of professional negligence actions that might arise out of these issues.
If you would like to register your interest, please e-mail events@hardwicke.co.uk
Programme
08:30: Registration and breakfast
09:00: Presentations
10:00: Conclusion
Speakers
PJ Kirby QCPJ was formerly a partner in a Holborn firm of solicitors but has subsequently enjoyed a long and successful career at the Bar. He took silk in 2013 – the only costs specialist to do so that year. PJ is Joint Head of Chambers at Hardwicke.
PJ’s practice covers costs litigation, commercial dispute resolution and professional negligence. He is instructed by a wide range of solicitors from City firms to High Street practitioners. As well as cases in England & Wales PJ has appeared in the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal in relation to the legality of CFAs and in the DIFC in Dubai and much of his work has an international dimension.
PJ is recognised as an expert in the field of costs and is often instructed on appeals in relation to problems over retainers, CFAs etc. He is also often instructed to draft bespoke DBAs, CFAs or CCFAs for firms of solicitors.
PJ sits as a Deputy District Judge and is a Bar Council appointed High Court costs assessor. PJ is also an ADR group accredited mediator and is on the Costs ADR (CADR) panel of mediators.
- Martyn Griffiths
Martyn is a busy practitioner in the fields of commercial, professional negligence, insurance and costs. He regularly appears for a wide range of clients all types of hearings. Martyn’s costs practice and attention to detail mean that he is frequently instructed to appear at CCMCs and interim applications.
Martyn is a robust trial advocate who has appeared in trials in a number of practice areas arising out of a wide range of factual circumstances. Martyn is adept at presenting technical submissions in complicated areas of the law whether at first instance or on appeal.
Martyn prides himself on providing practical and commercially astute advice. He is always willing to go the extra mile for his clients. Martyn is happy working as sole counsel or as part of a larger team.
Away from chambers, Martyn is a keen cook who enjoys nothing more than spending time with family and friends. Martyn has a wide range of sporting interests; in particular he is a lifelong motorsport enthusiast and a fan of American Football.
