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These measures, inspired by Lord Justice Jackson’s review of civil legal costs, will have an impact on anyone conducting litigation – from small claims to multi-track, personal injury to professional indemnity and claimant to defendant. They are not just about costs law, but civil procedures across the board. Hill Dickinson has been charting the progress of the reforms for some time. This page gathers together various articles, written by our lawyers, discussing the reforms and also provides links to much of the source material effecting the changes. We will continue to update this page as the changes take effect, considering the real impact of them on you and your business. Please click here to view the latest update >> Resources Paul Edwards, Hill Dickinson’s head of costs, has provided weekly updates describing the emerging rules. He will continue with these going forward. We have also collated a list of external resources: New Practice Direction Amendments Civil Procedure (Amendment) Rules 2013 Lord Justice Jackson's Preliminary Report Lord Justice Jackson's Final Report Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 Commencement Order Conditional Fee Agreement Order 2013 Damages-Based Agreements Regulations 2013 Offers to Settle in Civil Proceedings Order 2013 Costs Budgeting - Henry -v-NGN - 1st instance Costs Budgeting - Henry -v-NGN - Court of Appeal General Damages increase - Simmons -v- Castle - July General Damages increase - Simmons -v- Castle - October For further information on the reforms and how they will affect you, please get in touch with any of your usual Hill Dickinson contacts, or with one of the following sector heads, who will be happy to discuss the reforms and their relevance to you: Key contacts Partner Andrew Evans Telephone +44 (0)151 600 8535 Email andrew.evans@hilldickinson.com Partner Jason Bleasdale Telephone +44 (0)151 600 8217 Email jason.bleasdale@hilldickinson.com Partner Alastair Gillespie Telephone +44 (0)151 600 8916 Email alastair.gillespie@hilldickinson.com Partner David Scott Telephone +44 (0)151 600 8265 Email david.scott@hilldickinson.com Partner - Head of Motor Claims Solutions Nerys Parry Telephone +44 (0)151 237 3031 Email nerys.parry@hilldickinson.com Head of Costs Paul Edwards Telephone +44 (0)151 600 8839 Email paul.edwards@hilldickinson.com Partner Christopher Stanton Telephone +44 (0)151 600 8332 Email christopher.stanton@hilldickinson.com Partner Lisa Kelly Telephone +44 (0)151 600 8958 Email lisa.kelly@hilldickinson.com Partner Gordon Davidson Telephone +44 (0)161 838 4993 Email gordon.davidson@hilldickinson.com Keep informed Sign up for our latest news, events and insights Downloads All civil justice reforms publications >> On track autumn/winter 2013 25 October 2013 Civil justice reforms overview 31 July 2013 Employers’ and public liability claims – portal procedure overview 31 July Your portal overview 31 July 2013 Your guide to fixed costs 31 July 2013 Video: How have the Civil Justice Reforms affected the legal industry so far? Part two 10 June 2013 Jackson reforms: First impressions 7 June 2013 Video: How have the Civil Justice Reforms affected the legal industry so far? Part one 6 June 2013 Podcast: Civil justice reforms - why, and will they work? 20 May 2013 Podcast: Civil justice reforms – an overview 25 March 2013 Civil justice reforms – small claims update and costs budgeting 20 May 2013 2013 Civil justice reforms – commercial disputes 22 April 2013 Civil justice reforms – early signs of a firm judicial grasp 19 April 2013 Recoverability of additional liabilities – not a thing of the past just yet… 9 April 2013 Civil justice reforms – lots of talk, but what action? 18 March 2013 Civil justice reforms – where are we now? 18 March 2013 Voting responses from attendees at our recent civil justice reforms seminar 12 March 2013 Civil justice reforms – picking up the pace! 28 February 2013 Civil justice reforms – this week’s update 20 February 2013 Civil justice reforms and CPR amendments – the details emerge 14 February 2013 Civil justice reforms – CPR amendments released 13 February 2013 Civil justice reforms – the latest 8 February 2013 Cost budgeting update 6 February 2013 Jackson Reforms – a flurry of recent activity 30 January 2013 Jackson reforms – a little more information? 18 January 2013 Jackson reforms - portal extension – delayed! 2 January 2013 Whiplash claims consultation – will the small claims track limit increase? 13 December 2012 The Jackson Reforms - the Impact on the Fight Against Fraud 14 November 2012 How we use cookies Legal notices Accessibility Site map Copyright 2012 © Hill Dickinson LLP VAT number 108228335