Part 36 for PI Lawyers - Strategies & Tactics

Introduction

It is no secret that, for at least 30 years, the cost of litigation has been the key aspect of litigation generally and costs litigation in particular. It is also no secret that the courts are under enormous pressure as a result of cost cutting and burgeoning litigation demands, and litigants are under an equal degree of pressure to settle claims, where possible, by compromise.

The Part 36 system is a result of those pressures. It is a system for governing offers to settle with dire cost consequences for getting it wrong. A winning party who ignores or underestimates the value of this system may find that they have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

This webinar explores the requirements of Part 36 offers, and the consequences of getting it right, and worse, getting it wrong. It then goes on to explore potential tactics for improving a litigant’s position by using them to their advantage.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Requirements of an effective Part 36 offer
• Formalities
• Communication of the offer
• Withdrawal of the offer and effects
• Costs consequences
• Consequences of acceptance
• Consequences of rejection
• When is an offer beaten?
• Common problems in PI cases
• Suggested strategies and tactics

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Wednesday 30th April 2025

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