FOIL Update – Indemnity Costs

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In this family law case, the judge at first instance has awarded the successful respondent the costs of two hearings. The costs were awarded on the indemnity basis and were summarily assessed. The costs awarded included leading counsel’s fees for one hearing at £25,000 and junior counsel at £12,500, when the appellant, the paying party had instructed junior counsel at £1,500.