2 Gray's Inn Square Chambers

A guide to matters arising after judgment - costs, wasted costs and enforcement, plus a look at the new Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. This seminar is of relevance to all civil litigators.

Costs in exaggerated cases – rules, caselaw and practical suggestions

Wasted costs applications – legal framework, practical points and tactical tips

Enforcement – writs of execution, bailiffs and the new law – Including the TCEA 2007

Enforcement and the CPR – third party debt orders, charging orders, stop orders, production and CPR parts 70-73

Date and times

19th March 2008

6.00 p.m. Registration

6.30 p.m. Seminar commences

8.30 p.m. Drinks and buffet

Venue/ maps

The Diskus, Transport House, 128 Theobalds Road, London WCIX 8TN.

Transport House is centrally located in Holborn. The nearest underground station is Holborn on the Piccadilly and Central Lines. Upon leaving Holborn Station cross over High Holborn and walk up Southampton Row. Theobalds Road is on the right.

For a map and more information as to location, parking and traveling by bus train or underground from other stations click here (Transport House site) or click here (Google Maps site).

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Speakers

Edward Cross
LLB (Hons.) Bristol
Year of call: 1975

Edward’s practice has embraced a wide range of litigation and advocacy with particular experience of the legal effects of family breakdown. He also has considerable expertise in claims for professional negligence arising from failed litigation and recent experience of both bringing and defending wasted costs applications. Edward is a member of the Professional Negligence Bar Association and the Family Law Bar Association. He frequently sits as a Deputy District Judge in London and Essex.

Dr. Victoria Williams
BA (Hons.)(Oxon.), D.Phil. (Oxon.), Dip. Law
Year of call: 1995

Victoria’s areas of practice in costs include contentious points of principle, technical aspects and appeals. Her other areas of work include landlord and tenant, probate and Inheritance Act work, and general common law. The Legal 500 2007 lists her as a Leading Junior in Costs. She sits as a Deputy Costs Judge of the Supreme Court (Deputy Master). Her publications include 'The Surveillance and Intelligence Law Handbook', and 'The Civil Procedure Handbook'. She writes for 'The White Book' and is the general editor of ‘Personal Injury Pleadings’. She is a member of the Administrative Law Bar Association.

Christopher Bryden
BA (Hons.) (Oxon.), LLM (UCL)
Year of call: 2003

Chris joined Chambers in October 2006 following completion of his pupillage. Since then he has built a busy practice covering all aspects of Chambers’ work. He regularly appears in the county court as well as in the High Court and Employment Tribunals. He practises in all of Chambers’ core areas. He also has an extensive paper practice covering pleadings and advice on all areas of the law. Chris is a regular contributor of articles to the Solicitor’s Journal and New Law Journal (with Michael Salter).

Greg Williams
LLB (Hons.) Warwick
Year of call: 2006

Greg joined 2 Gray’s Inn Square in September 2007 following completion of his pupillage. Greg has developed a strong, varied and successful civil practice and appears regularly in the county courts. He has appeared in the High Court on several occasions, often before the Applications Judge at short notice. He has also presented applications in the Companies Court. Greg is a member of the London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association.

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Course accreditation

Course accreditation (The Law Society and ILEX) - 2 hours CPD

Documentation

Each delegate will receive documentation prepared specifically for this seminar. The documentation serves as a guide during the seminar and as a valuable source of reference for subsequent use.

Cost

Note the discounts for multiple bookings.

1 delegate: £60.00 + £10.50 vat

2 delegates: £110.00 + £19.25 vat

3 delegates: £150.00 + £26.25 vat

4 or more delegates: £40.00 + £7.00 vat per delegate

(Free for employees of Not for Profit organisations. Please indicate on the booking form if you are seeking this discount.)

How to book / queries

To book or make any query please contact Dawn Shaw either by telephone (020 7440 8488) or by fax (020 7440 8452) alternatively to contact by e mail click here. Alternatively please simply complete the dowloadable booking form below and return it together with your payment.

Booking form

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