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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 cornerstone authority in understanding the […]

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 such intricate matters, ensuring that

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 navigating complex cost assessments and

Rose Legal Costing, a trusted name in legal costs consultancy and costs assessment services in both Sydney and Melbourne, recently acted on behalf of a law firm seeking to recover outstanding fees from a client who had ceased their engagement and refused to pay. By the time of the legal costs assessment, the substantive legal

Rose Legal Costing Introduces Deferred Fees for Costs Assessments – Empowering Clients to Maximise Recovery As New South Wales and Victoria’s premier legal costs consultants, Rose Legal is proud to unveil our innovative deferred fee option for cost assessments. This approach allows clients to pursue recovery through a costs assessment without the immediate financial burden

Understanding Legal Costs in the Federal Court: A Rose Legal Insight As leading legal costs consultants in Sydney and Melbourne, we at Rose Legal understand the complexities surrounding legal costs, particularly in Federal Court proceedings. Whether you’re a solicitor or a client facing potential legal fees, grasping the intricacies of a taxation in the Federal

By Kieran Pulley  The Importance of Costs Agreements in Evidencing a Client’s Liability for CostsIn the complex world of legal costs, understanding the nuances of a client’s liability is crucial for both legal practitioners and their clients. This insight, prepared by Kieran Pulley, Legal Costs Consultant at Rose Legal, delves into a recent case that highlights

By Darius Self  Navigating Complex Legal Cost Assessments – Insights from the Gregg v PwC Case[2024] NSWCA 111 (10 May 2024) In the ever-evolving landscape of legal costs, understanding the intricacies of cost assessments is crucial for both legal professionals and their clients. This insight, prepared by Darius Self, Legal Costs Consultant at Rose Legal, delves

By Kieran Pulley Wilson v Mirus Australia Pty Ltd [2024] NSWCA 111 (10 May 2024) This judgment, handed down on 10 May 2024, concerned an application brought by Simon Wilson (Mr Wilson) seeking leave to appeal the decision of Campbell J made in Mirus Australia Pty Ltd v Wilson [2023] NSWSC 1432 (Supreme Court proceeding) where

Rule 21.10 of the Federal Circuit Court Rules 2001 (Cth) sets out the basic position as to how costs are to be dealt with: “Unless the Court otherwise orders, a party entitled to costs in a proceeding (other than a proceeding to which the Bankruptcy Act applies) is entitled to: