Protopapas Solicitors (a firm) v John Michaelides & Anor

Protopapas Solicitors (a firm) v John Michaelides & Anor

Costs are to be assessed on the standard basis, not indemnity; reasonable hourly rates for advocacy and documentary work allowed; VAT recoverable only on solicitors' costs; disbursements limited to court fees; Defendants' submissions on interest and costs were misconceived; Claimant awarded total assessed costs including additional sum for written submissions caused by Defendants' conduct.

Parties
Claimant: Protopapas Solicitors; Defendant: Mr John Michaelides; Defendant: Mrs Androulla Michaelides
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Costs Assessment / Summary Assessment Judgment
Outcome
Costs awarded to Claimant.
Legal Topics
Solicitor Client Costs, Summary Assessment, Interest on Costs, Proportionality, Fee Recovery
Civil Procedure Costs Solicitor Client Costs Summary Assessment Interest on Costs Proportionality Fee Recovery

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Parties

Protopapas Solicitors

Claimant

Mr John Michaelides

Defendant

Mrs Androulla Michaelides

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Costs Assessment / Summary Assessment Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Basis of costs assessment
  2. 2 Recoverability of VAT
  3. 3 Reasonableness of hourly rates

Ratio Decidendi

Costs are to be assessed on the standard basis, not indemnity; reasonable hourly rates for advocacy and documentary work allowed; VAT recoverable only on solicitors' costs; disbursements limited to court fees; Defendants' submissions on interest and costs were misconceived; Claimant awarded total assessed costs including additional sum for written submissions caused by Defendants' conduct.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to Claimant.

Orders

  • Defendants to pay Claimant £23,428.40 as costs of assessment.
  • VAT allowed only on solicitors' costs.