Judgment (Costs)

Judgment of the Tribunal in connection with applications by Hays and Eden Brown for an order that the majority of their costs are paid by the OFT.

In respect of Hays’ application for costs, the Tribunal concluded that, following deduction of the costs associated with the instruction of a second QC and an expert accountant, Hays should recover 65% of its remaining costs, such costs to be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed.

In respect of Eden Brown’s application for costs, the Tribunal concluded that Eden Brown should recover 80% of its costs, such costs to be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed.