Legal costs Insights
Gross Sum Costs Applications in the NSW Supreme Court
In this Insight, Paralegal Caleb Cambridge examines the growing use of gross sum costs orders in the NSW Supreme Court, offering guidance on when such orders may be appropriate, how they operate under Section 98(4)(c), and what practitioners should consider ...
Early Foundations: What It Takes to Be an Effective Junior Lawyer
Rose Legal is hosting an upcoming CPD seminar, How to Be a More Effective Junior Lawyer, designed specifically for those in their first two to three years of practice ...
Establishing Precedent: How Mirus Australia Pty Ltd v Wilson Strengthened the Authority of Review Panels in Costs Assessments
In legal costs assessment, precedent plays a vital role in shaping both strategy and expectations. One case that continues to influence how legal professionals approach costs reviews is the Supreme Court decision in Mirus Australia Pty Ltd v Wilson [2023] NSWSC 1432. Though not recent, this landmark decision remains a ...
Navigating Cost Recovery in Multi-Defendant Litigation: Insights into the Currabubula Principle
In the realm of complex litigation, particularly cases involving multiple defendants, the allocation of legal costs presents a nuanced challenge. A pivotal guideline in this context is the Currabubula Principle, which offers a framework for determining cost responsibilities among parties. At Rose Legal, we specialise in providing authoritative guidance on ...
Maximising Cost Recovery: How a Strategic NSW Review Application Secured 86% Recovery for the Client
In the world of legal costs, success is often measured not just by the resolution of a matter, but by the degree of costs recovery achieved. At Rose Legal, we understand that even a favourable judgment can be undermined if legal costs aren’t fully realised. That’s why our expertise in ...