Settlement Offers - Radcliffe Chambers

Responding to an offer• In terms of quantum – look at all the same factors• Consider how it shifts the likely costs outcome – howlikely is a loss on costs? How does this affect yourapproach?• If it is Part 36, consider the costs consequences offailing to beat it in your ‘worst case’ scenario• Is the offer time limited?• Should you try to avoid rejecting it to leave it openfor future acceptance (if it is not Part 36)?• Does it comply with the Part 36 requirements.Would it be better for your client if it did? Then askfor clarification!13Natalie Brown – Settlement Offers – 26 th February 2013