Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation v Sprite Aviation No 6 DAC

Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation v Sprite Aviation No 6 DAC

Only one junior counsel was necessary for the hearing, justifying a reduction in costs claimed; other points raised by Claimant did not warrant significant further reduction.

Parties
Claimant: Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation; Defendant: Sprite Aviation No.6 DAC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Commercial Court / Costs Assessment Following Preliminary Issue Hearing
Outcome
Costs awarded to Defendant, reduced from claim.
Legal Topics
Costs, Summary Assessment, Advocacy, Fee Earners
Civil Procedure Costs Summary Assessment Advocacy Fee Earners

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Parties

Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation

Claimant

Sprite Aviation No.6 DAC

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Court / Costs Assessment Following Preliminary Issue Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate quantum of costs to be awarded
  2. 2 Whether use of leading and junior counsel was justified
  3. 3 Appropriateness of hourly rates and grade of fee earners

Ratio Decidendi

Only one junior counsel was necessary for the hearing, justifying a reduction in costs claimed; other points raised by Claimant did not warrant significant further reduction.

Court Disposition

Costs awarded to Defendant, reduced from claim.

Orders

  • Claimant to pay Defendant £22,000 in respect of costs for the two hearings