Non-Party Costs Orders - Principles, Practice & Pitfalls

Introduction

Litigation costs do not always stop at the parties on the pleadings - are your clients financially exposed?

Non-party costs orders (NPCOs) are becoming an increasingly important consideration in litigation. Looking at relevant cases, this virtual classroom seminar will examine the position in relation to holding directors, funders, and other non-parties liable for costs.

This practical and up-to-date live session will give you the tools to identify when an NPCO may be available—or when your client might be at risk. This will cover key principles, procedural steps, and red flags, with insights from recent cases. Whether you are advising claimants, defendants, funders, or company officers, you will come away with clear strategies and essential safeguards.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• The legal basis for non-party costs orders
• Insight into who may be targeted for such orders
• Understand the principles applied by Courts
• Common strategies and pitfalls
• Recent case law and practical guidance to sharpen your litigation tactics

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.