Originally broadcast on Monday, April 30, 2012 - 12:30

It is expected that Part 36 will be redrafted to go with the recommendations made by Lord Justice Jackson, which aim ‘to equalise the incentives between claimants and defendants to make and accept reasonable offers’. It has been recommended that claimants should be given an incentive to make Part 36 offers, meaning that they will gain 10% more damages if the offer is not beaten. It will also be made clear that where an offer is beaten at trial by however a small margin, the costs sanctions applicable under Part 36 will apply.

Our eminent speakers will discuss these proposals, while providing you with practical tips to ensure that you take full advantage of Part 36 offers.

This webinar covers:
• Recent changes to Part 36 and possible future reform
• Part 36 and other forms of settlement
• Offering and reviewing an offer
• Tips for settlement
• Withdrawing an offer
• Drafting watertight settlement agreements
• Case law update, including C v D [2011] EWCA Civ 646