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COSTS

30 March 2007
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Myatt v National Coal Board (No 2) [2007] All ER (D) 301 (Mar)

The court has jurisdiction to make a costs order under the Supreme Court Act 1981, s 51(3) against a party’s solicitors where the substantive litigation had been pursued by the client for the benefit, or to a substantial degree for the benefit, of the solicitor.
 

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Quinn Emanuel—James McSweeney

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London promotion underscores firm’s investment in white collar and investigations

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NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

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Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession

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