This edition has been revised and includes the full text of the new Civil Procedure Rules on costs and their updates, the 2000 Costs Practice Direction, useful case law from approximately 250 cases, and practical commentary on key civil costs areas. Subjects covered include proportionality for fast track cases and conditional fee agreements. This practical handbook is suitable for the busy practitioner as it is both small enough to take to court and accessible enough to readily identify new practice and procedure.