FD25P00554 - [2025] EWHC 2878 (Fam)

In all the circumstances, including the circumstances listed in CPR r.44.2(4) and elaborated in r.44.2(5), I am satisfied in the exercise of my discretion that the general rule should be departed from in this case and the costs order that justice requires is that TML shall pay the costs of the Trust summarily assessed as £8,500 plus VAT, being the costs associated with preparing for and attending comprising leading counsel’s fee of £7,500, the costs of attendance from the solicitor of £450 and a sum of £550 to reflect the solicitor’s preparation required for attending the hearing.

In the circumstances, I will order that TML pay the costs of the Trust summarily assessed in the sum of £8,500 plus VAT.