On 22 July 2015 the Ministry of Justice proposed further increases for issuing money claims with the maximum fee likely to be at least £20,000.
This follows the increases brought into force in March 2015 which saw the maximum fee for issuing a claim increase to £10,000 - causing much controversy. The new increases will only affect claims in excess of £200,000. The Ministry of Justice also confirmed that it will increase court fees for issuing general applications and possession claims.
The introduction of further fee increases will strike fear in the hearts of claimants and solicitors alike. There is a real risk that genuine claimant will be deterred from bringing claims where they are unable to fund the issue fees.