EE Limited v Virgin Mobile Telecoms Limited

A fair and reasonable interim payment is £400,000, representing roughly 50% of the total costs incurred by the defendant, considering criticisms raised and the overriding objective.

Parties: Claimant: EE Limited; Respondent: Virgin Mobile Telecoms Limited
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 02 May 2026
Procedural Posture: Civil / Ruling on Interim Payment
Outcome: interim payment ordered
Legal Topics: Interim Payment, Costs, CPR Rule 44.2(8)

Civil Procedure Interim Payment Costs CPR Rule 44.2(8)

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Parties

EE Limited

Claimant

Virgin Mobile Telecoms Limited

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Ruling on Interim Payment

Legal Issues

1 Whether an interim payment should be ordered for costs under CPR rule 44.2(8)
2 What constitutes a reasonable sum for interim payment

Ratio Decidendi

A fair and reasonable interim payment is £400,000, representing roughly 50% of the total costs incurred by the defendant, considering criticisms raised and the overriding objective.

Court Disposition

interim payment ordered

Orders

Claimant to pay £400,000 to respondent within 14 days as interim payment for costs.