Overview

From 1st October the Technology and Construction Court will have new powers to control legal costs in construction and other complex cases.

A pilot scheme will allow the court to make cost management orders, the effect of which will be to approve parties' costs budgets. At the end of the case, costs awarded to a successful party will be in accordance with the budget unless there is good reason to depart from it.

This briefing describes in detail how the pilot scheme will operate, its effect on construction budgets and how it may lead to official legislation. Click 'View Briefing' to read more.