An object lesson in not thinking about the terms of a solicitor's retainer. Defendants win, get an order for costs on an indemnity basis. The DBA/retainer the solicitor worked under is found not to be valid. No costs recoverable -a lot of money at stake https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/03/costs-bites-214-lawyers-do-you-want-to-work-for-nothing-the-defendants-damage-based-agreements-were-not-valid-and-costs-were-not-recoverable-under-a-costs-order-why-solicitors-need-to-think-about/#google_vignette

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