Monex Europe Ltd v Pothecary & Anor [2019] EWHC 2204 (QB) (13 August 2019)

Monex Europe Ltd v Pothecary & Anor [2019] EWHC 2204 (QB) (13 August 2019)

The Court must assess costs based on proportionality and reasonableness, not simply by comparing the parties' costs. Specific reductions are justified where duplication or excessive time is identified.

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Citation
[2019] EWHC 2204
Parties
Claimant: Monex Europe Limited; Defendant: Charles Pothecary; Defendant: Guy Kaufman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 August 2019
Procedural Posture
Costs Assessment Following Refusal of Injunction / Summary Assessment of Costs
Outcome
Claimant ordered to pay Defendants' costs as summarily assessed, subject to reductions.
Legal Topics
Costs, Summary Assessment, Proportionality of Costs
Civil Procedure Costs Summary Assessment Proportionality of Costs

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Parties

Monex Europe Limited

Claimant

Charles Pothecary

Defendant

Guy Kaufman

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Costs Assessment Following Refusal of Injunction / Summary Assessment of Costs

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Defendants' claimed costs were reasonable and proportionate
  2. 2 Appropriate reductions to be made to the Defendants' costs

Ratio Decidendi

The Court must assess costs based on proportionality and reasonableness, not simply by comparing the parties' costs. Specific reductions are justified where duplication or excessive time is identified.

Court Disposition

Claimant ordered to pay Defendants' costs as summarily assessed, subject to reductions.

Orders

  • Claimant to pay Defendants £74,041 in costs following summary assessment.