Tag Archives: Costs

Recovering costs for dealing with fixed charge assets – lessons for practitioners and security holders (UK)

The decision handed down in Pagden and another v Ridgley [2024] EWCH 3047 (Ch) is a helpful clarification on whether agreed costs and expenses incurred by an office-holder in the context of dealing with assets which are subject to a fixed charge in an administration or liquidation, are capable of subsequent challenge under rule 18.34 … Continue Reading

Group Costs Orders in Australia

In our latest article as part of our litigation funding series, we consider the decision of the Victorian Supreme Court to award a group cost order (GCO). Although it is perhaps too early to be certain whether GCOs will work as the legislature intends (and they are currently only available in Victoria) there are a number … Continue Reading

Why St Patrick was an Insolvency Litigator

Health Warning: This Blog may not be historically accurate If, like me, you have recently attended one of the many St Patrick’s Day parades that have taken place across the UK and worldwide, you are no doubt acutely aware that St Patrick was a polyester clad leprechaun with a penchant for drinking Guinness and turning … Continue Reading
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