A Costs Lawyer's View: New FRC Judgment

Fixed Costs — 2025-07-06

A recent judgment in MIL Collections Ltd provides a goldmine of practical lessons on the new Fixed Recoverable Costs (FRC) regime. This analysis for claims handlers covers why each successful defendant can claim their own costs, the 'timing trap' for Litigants in Person, and how to build a case for an uplift for unreasonable conduct.

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About This Analysis

This case summary is part of the Mackenzie Costs case law library, providing expert analysis of significant costs law decisions for legal professionals. Each article examines the key issues, judicial reasoning, and practical implications for costs practitioners.

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