Kevin Latham

Barrister at Kings Chambers specialising in Costs Litigation and Personal Injury. Any views expressed are my own and not those of Kings Chambers.

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

Very much looking forward to attending the @HASLawyers and @ClarionCosts session at Dubai Arbitration Week tomorrow. If any of my contacts are in town and wish to catch up and discuss the genuinely interesting matter of costs in the DIFC do let me know!

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@algregg @MartinSLewis @GMB BoE base rate was last at 15% in Nov 81, at a time when the avg house price was £21,425 vs an avg wage of £6,474 (i.e. 3.31 times salary). 2023 avg wage is £33,176 vs an avg house price of £285,000 (i.e. 8.60 times salary). In such circumstances, rate hikes have a bigger impact.

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@mrjamesob Data Protection Act 2018; Schedule 2; para 15(1): “The listed GDPR provisions do not apply to personal data processed for the purposes of the conferring by the Crown of any honour or dignity.”

I suspect she is barking…up the wrong tree.

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@LF_Neil @LutonTown Congratulations Neil!

[Michael Foran @michaelpforan]

Considering there is a whole page devoted to combating misinformation at the end of this it’s just a wee bit frustrating how much is contained within this document.

Quite a lot to get through here so let’s go. 🧵

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@Portal_Queen General rule: You’re allowed to play football on the school fields at lunchtime on Wednesdays. Specific rule: You’re not allowed on the fields if it’s raining. Cannot get around the general rule if the specific rule applies.

[Kings Chambers @Kings_Chambers]

Andrew Hogan successful in High Court QOCS challenge.

Find out more: https://t.co/YMSYEQqSlD

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@WarrenZeiders @opry Saw you at the Opry tonight @WarrenZeiders - fantastic performance! Two new fans from the UK. Standing ovation thoroughly deserved 👍

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

An interesting decision for all PI litigators, particularly given the proposed expansions to fixed costs.

[Kings Chambers @Kings_Chambers]

Kevin Latham (@KLathamKings) succeeds in significant Court of Appeal decision on parties’ ability to contract out of fixed costs.

Find out more: https://t.co/EUtxWh17y0

#courtofappeal #costslaw

[Gerard McDermott KC @mcdermottkc_]

I am recruiting for a new legal assistant … https://t.co/Nhg7VZfsXD

[Jamie Jenkins @JJenkinsSJB]

I could be about to bite off more than I can chew with this, but it's important, so here goes.

If you have submitted pupillage applications but have received no or one/two interviews, send me your application and I'll give you feedback on it.

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[Andrew Mcaulay @AndrewMcCosts]

We are recruiting in the Costs and Litigation funding team for costs lawyers or costs professionals with costs management and/or bill drafting experience. Feel free to DM for more details. @ClarionCosts @ClarionLaw

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@Portal_Queen @krug79 Of course the rate can be adjusted to ensure a just outcome - see OMV in particular, but also Chamberlain J in BXB v Watch Tower (2020).

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@Portal_Queen @krug79 Rule could be clearer, but have always considered this to be interest at x% on post-expiry costs for the period post expiry. A brief review of Telefonica v OC (2020) CA, para 3 and Pepperall J in Essex v UBB (2020) para 52 suggests the same. OMV (2017) also provides some guidance

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@rimalu35 Wherever he’s from, he’s well versed in Solomon v Cromwell…it seems he’s relying on the general giving way to the specific…

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@djbaileyvella @EricaBedford Thanks David - you too!

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

Many thanks for all of the kind messages received over the last few days. @EricaBedford and I are both looking forward to getting started.

[Kings Chambers @Kings_Chambers]

Kings Chambers is delighted to announce that Kevin Latham and Erica Bedford have been appointed as Deputy Costs Judges of the Senior Courts Costs Office.

Read more: https://t.co/cvpKoifOYD

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@RobBrydon @LondonPalladium Looks nice @RobBrydon, but it’s no Parr Hall… 😉

[Kings Chambers @Kings_Chambers]

There is still time to register for our upcoming personal injury costs webinar!

Spaces are limited, so get in touch now to secure your place.

[Kevin Latham @KLathamKings]

@krug79 It almost seems a shame not to move in tomorrow!