Go to Court Lawyers Pty Ltd v Caroline Fagan-Danzer [2023] NSWDC – recovery proceedings adjourned for costs assessor to assess costs – part of claim for costs was for work of former law practice purchased by successor – costs assessor declines to assess – client seeks summary dismissal in the face of the costs assessor’s determination given non-disclosure issue – issue as to characterisation of retainers as novated or assigned and consequences – law practice subsequent application to assess declined by the Manager, Costs Assessments – that decision the subject of separate judicial review proceedings – adjournment application sought by law practice – proceedings resolve on terms without need for hearing.
