Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies Plc [2024] EWHC 802 (TCC) (12 April 2024)

Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Ltd v Pinewood Technologies Plc [2024] EWHC 802 (TCC) (12 April 2024)

The Defendant was substantially the winning party, having obtained the unless order sought, and is entitled to 90% of its costs, subject to detailed assessment. An interim payment of £45,000 is ordered.

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Citation
[2024] EWHC 802 (TCC)
Parties
Claimant: Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Limited; Defendant: Pinewood Technologies PLC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 April 2024
Procedural Posture
Costs Determination Following Interlocutory Applications / Post Judgment, Costs Order
Outcome
Claimant ordered to pay 90% of Defendant's costs, subject to detailed assessment; interim payment of £45,000 ordered.
Legal Topics
Costs, Interlocutory Applications, Extension of Time, Unless Order
Civil Procedure Costs Interlocutory Applications Extension of Time Unless Order

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Parties

Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific Limited

Claimant

Pinewood Technologies PLC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Costs Determination Following Interlocutory Applications / Post Judgment, Costs Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Entitlement to costs following interlocutory applications
  2. 2 Appropriate percentage of costs to be paid by the unsuccessful party
  3. 3 Interim payment on account of costs

Ratio Decidendi

The Defendant was substantially the winning party, having obtained the unless order sought, and is entitled to 90% of its costs, subject to detailed assessment. An interim payment of £45,000 is ordered.

Court Disposition

Claimant ordered to pay 90% of Defendant's costs, subject to detailed assessment; interim payment of £45,000 ordered.

Orders

  • Claimant to pay 90% of Defendant's costs of the applications, subject to detailed assessment on the standard basis.
  • Claimant to pay £45,000 as interim payment within 28 days.