The CLSB has launched a 12 week consultation on proposed changes to the Practising Rules and the Disciplinary Rules and Procedure (DR&P). The proposed changes seek to both protect consumers and clients and clarify expectations of Costs Lawyers. The Court of Appeal’s ruling in Mazur has been reflected in the […]

The CLSB welcomes the clarity of today’s ruling in Mazur and is committed to working collaboratively with the other frontline legal regulators and LSB to deliver consistency in the interests of the public and the regulated community. Today’s ruling reaffirms to all Costs Lawyers that there are limitations on […]

The decision in Mazur last month clarified who may conduct litigation, and importantly who may not. Mazur has not impacted the CLSB’s existing guidance on Reserved Legal Activity Rights, and the CLSB has not identified any concerns regarding the conduct of regulated Costs Lawyers. The CLSB will continue to […]

The CLSB is currently seeking two non-executive Directors of the CLSB Board to help shape our strategy and the future regulation of the profession. Deadline for applications: 14 October 2025. See the full application pack for more details. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences. Come make […]

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The CLSB has opened a consulation on the practising certificate fee for Costs Lawyers in 2026. We propose to set the fee at £312 in 2026. The full consultation paper and annexes are available on our website and provide further information about how the fee is set, collected and used, as well as the […]

Today, for the third year running, the CLSB received top marks from the Legal Services Board in its latest assessment of the legal regulators’ performance. It was the only legal regulator assessed to be providing sufficient assurance against the three standards of Well-led, Effective Approach to Regulation and Operational Delivery. […]

After more than five years in post, Kate Wellington will be stepping down as CEO of the CLSB in the new year to take up a role as CEO of the Law Society of Western Australia. Under Kate’s leadership, the CLSB has transformed from being the poorest performing legal […]

The CLSB has today published a report looking at Costs Lawyers, Technology and Regulation. We want to ensure that Costs Lawyers have a robust and clear framework for using technology in their work that does not create inadvertent barriers, and to raise awareness of the regulatory risks of using […]

Following public consultation, the Legal Services Board has approved a practising fee of £305 for Costs Lawyers in 2025. The LSB’s Decision Note can be viewed here. Applications for a 2025 practising certificate will be sent to currently regulated Costs Lawyers by email in early November.

The CLSB has opened a consulation on the practising certificate fee for Costs Lawyers in 2025. We propose to set the fee at £305 in 2025. The full consultation paper and annexes are available on our website and provide further information about how the fee is set, collected and used, as well as the […]

The CLSB has published today its second Annual Risk Outlook for the profession. Our aim is to help Costs Lawyers think critically about what’s coming down the track and plan strategically for the future of their career and wider business. We encourage all Costs Lawyers to consider what the […]

The CLSB today published a revised Costs Lawyer Code of Conduct, following last year’s consultation, and approval from the LSB. The updated code of conduct ensures the CLSB’s requirements for professionalism remain in line with the expectations of clients, employers and the courts. It also enshrines independence as a […]

Today the CLSB received top marks from the Legal Services Board in its latest assessment of the UK legal regulators’ performance. The only other organisation to achieve this was the Solicitors Regulation Authority – the largest of the sector’s regulators – proving that regulators of all shapes and sizes […]