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The Future of Legal Cost Consulting: Setting a New Standard
The legal industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the emergence of a new standard in legal cost consulting. As organizations seek more cost-effective and
Cost Reduction Strategies in Legal Cost Consulting
Organisations are increasingly turning to legal cost consulting to manage and minimise their legal expenses. By implementing effective cost reduction strategies, businesses can streamline legal
When Should You Settle a Bill of Costs Instead of Taxing It?
When faced with the decision of settling a bill of costs versus taxing it, understanding the circumstances where settling is more advantageous can be crucial.
The Benefits of Hiring a Professional Legal Cost Consultancy
Businesses and law firms are increasingly challenged to balance rising legal costs with the delivery of high-quality legal services. As legal matters become more complex,
A third party’s right to receive notice of taxation
In the matter of Africon Engineering International (Pty) Ltd and Another v The Taxing Master No and Others 2005 (6) SA 397 (C), Judge Meer
Hidden Costs in Litigation: What Most Law Firms Miss
Litigation can be a complex and costly process, often with expenses that go beyond the obvious legal fees. In this dynamic legal landscape, hidden costs
Can a Judge review a Taxing Master’s decision to disallow counsels’ fees?
In the case of Ally and Others v Taxing Master and Others 1954 (3) SA 728 (W), the court had to determine the correctness of
The Cost of Delay: How Late Taxations Are Costing Law Firms Thousands
Delaying tax payments can lead to various financial consequences and penalties. It is important to understand the potential impact such delays can have on personal
Default judgment principles and their applicability to the setting aside of a Taxing Master’s allocatur
In Barnard v Taxing Master of the High Court of SA (TPD) and others [2005] 2 All SA 485 (T), the applicant brought an application
Stay Informed: Latest Taxation Decisions and Implications for Legal Cost Consulting
In the dynamic landscape of South African litigation, staying abreast of recent taxation decisions is crucial for legal practitioners and cost consultants. These rulings not
The Taxing Master’s authority to tax bills of costs
In Blaauw v Taxing Master 1947 (1) SA 721 (SWA), the applicant sought a mandamus upon the taxing master to tax a bill of costs.
When Should You Settle a Bill of Costs Instead of Taxing It?
When faced with the decision of whether to settle a bill of costs instead of taxing it, one must carefully evaluate various factors to make
