Sentences with phrase «against adverse costs awards»

This will allow insurers / defendants to avoid having to make the kind of inflated offer they had to previously — not in keeping with their view of the true value of the claim — in order to protect themselves against adverse costs awards — a very positive development.

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If a plaintiff is contemplating purchasing first pay insurance it is important that they reach an understanding with their lawyer as to whether or not the unpaid disbursements will be a first claim against the policy limits in the event of an adverse cost award.

Charles acted for Soteropoulos in an unsuccessful mediation, which was followed by an adverse arbitration award as well as a costs order against her.

However, after deducting the interim support she had already received and all adverse cost awards made against her, Ms. Quinn was left owing the respondents over $ 85,000.00.

Harbour can give unique access to an A-rated panel of insurers who will protect against this eventuality by providing a bespoke insurance policy that pays out should adverse costs be awarded.

In principle, the Commission considered that Tribunals should be given power under the Arbitration Ordinance to award costs against a third party funder, i.e. an adverse costs order.