Do ATE insurance policies protect against a security for costs order?

The Court of Appeal has recently overturned a High Court decision and limited the circumstances in which an After the Event (ATE) insurance policy can be used to defeat an application for security for costs. What should claimants and defendants consider when deciding whether to offer or accept such a policy?

Filed under:
United Kingdom, Insolvency & Restructuring, Insurance, Litigation, Gowling WLG, High Court of Justice (England & Wales)
Authors:
Andrew Nugent Smith , Sean Adams
Location:
United Kingdom
Firm:
Gowling WLG