This Practice Note considers the costs implications of track allocation for civil cases. It notes the costs position prior to track allocation and the costs recoverable where a claim is concluded prior to track allocation. This Practice Note also considers the costs position where there has been a part admission or counterclaim and the costs applicable following re-allocation. It sets out the position for cases proceeding under the transitional provisions (pre-1 October 2023) and under the current rules (on or after 1 October 2023). For information on track allocation generally, see: Allocating and transferring proceedings—overview.

Note, this Practice Note sets out the position prior to 1 October 2023 referring to the old rules that apply to civil cases that were issued prior to 1 October 2023. (Note that the old rules also apply to personal injury cases where the cause of action accrued prior to 1 October 2023 and disease cases where the letter of claim was sent before 1 October 2023). This Practice Note also refers to the position on or after 1 October 2023 which refers to