In March 2020, a large housing association committed a data breach when mistakenly, personal data on 3000 tenants was attached to a standard email detailing impacts from the pandemic on residents. Working with a firm representing over 100 victims of the breach, County Cost chose to economically and efficiently select 16 cases to run for assessment which ultimately spearheaded the success of the recovery of costs for the remaining cases.
With perseverance and acute critical thinking, the County Cost team recovered costs for the multiple individuals due to the successful execution of their detailed arguments in relation to cost laws surrounding data breach cases. 

Within UK law, housing disrepair claims occupy a relatively large space, directly impacting the well-being and safety of tenants and homeowners. These claims arise when a property falls into a state of neglect or disrepair, violating the living standards that landlords are legally obliged to maintain. These claims involve not just an understanding of the law but also the complex cost implications tied to them. Herein lies the invaluable role of cost lawyers, professionals specialised in managing, assessing, and recovering legal costs, who ensure that claimants are not left financially disadvantaged by the legal process.

In the dynamic world of UK cost law, women are carving out significant roles for themselves, bringing diversity of thought, leadership, and innovation to the forefront. As we look at the present and to the future, the contribution of women in cost law has become increasingly visible and impactful. At County Cost, we celebrate the strides made by women in the cost law industry, despite some challenges they face, and we envision a brighter, more inclusive future.

Personal injury and clinical negligence are two critical areas of legal practice, deeply rooted in the principles of tort law and duty of care. These fields address situations where individuals suffer harm due to the negligent, wrongful actions of others, be it individuals, corporations, or medical practitioners.

Personal injury and clinical negligence are two critical areas of legal practice, deeply rooted in the principles of tort law and duty of care. These fields address situations where individuals suffer harm due to the negligent, wrongful actions of others, be it individuals, corporations, or medical practitioners.

Personal injury and clinical negligence are two critical areas of legal practice, deeply rooted in the principles of tort law and duty of care. These fields address situations where individuals suffer harm due to the negligent, wrongful actions of others, be it individuals, corporations, or medical practitioners.

As mentioned in our previous blog, 2024 will see the full impact of the hourly rate changes introduced in October 2023. The primary reason for this change is the need to align the rates with the current economic scenario.

Entering 2024, legal costs in the UK are set to undergo a significant transformation, particularly concerning the guideline hourly rates for cost lawyers. This change, stemming from a comprehensive review by the Civil Justice Council and endorsed by Sir Geoffrey Vos, the Master of the Rolls, marks a pivotal shift for those in the costs industry.

Commercial litigation is often positioned at the intersection of business disputes. It can involve a multitude of issues, from shareholder disputes, breaches of contracts, and professional negligence to class action lawsuits and debt recovery.