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In this latest insight, Legal Costs Manager Darius Self examines a case that highlights the importance of proportionality, reasonableness, and timing when pursuing costs in litigation. Even where damages awarded fall short of expectations, a party may still achieve some success. Our latest blog unpacks the costs assessment process and offers guidance on how to approach it strategically to ensure your client’s recovery is maximised.

In this Insight, Rose Legal explores the recent decision in Lau v Anglican Community Services (No. 2) [2025] NSWDC 211, where the New South Wales District Court exercised its discretion to award costs despite the plaintiff receiving only nominal damages. The case raises important considerations for legal practitioners around the principles governing costs recovery, proportionality, and the relevance of settlement negotiations. It offers valuable guidance on how the courts interpret ‘success’ in litigation and when costs orders may still be justified despite minimal financial outcomes.

In this Insight, Rose Legal Paralegal Ana Guerron explores the recent New South Wales District Court decision in Willis v Orange City Council (No 2) [2025] NSWDC 242, and the important costs consequences of rejecting reasonable offers of compromise. This case highlights the practical significance of Calderbank offers and provides valuable lessons for legal practitioners on strategic litigation and costs recovery.

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.

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.

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