[2025] EWHC 2307 (KB)

We have limited the disputed Lead and ALGLO budgets to £500,000 as being a sum within the 20% tolerance discussed earlier and in circumstances where the estimates were considerably higher than seemingly comparable ALGLO budgets for similar work.

Vauxhall’s budget was considerably in excess of all other Non-ALGLOs, save for Volvo which had accepted an offer of 60% of their estimate. The need for two counsel and three fee earners in this phase did not appear reasonable given Vauxhall’s limited involvement as a Non-ALGLO in the CMC. The claimants’ offer was approved.