True EV Distribution Pty Ltd v Shenzhen Xiaopeng Motors Supply Chain Management Co Ltd (No 5) [2026] FCA 1453 — Costs & Quantum Of Lump Sum Costs — Barrister AI
True EV Distribution Pty Ltd v Shenzhen Xiaopeng Motors Supply Chain Management Co Ltd (No 5)
where respondents’ solicitor has provided a detailed summary of costs, which are reasonable and proportionate to the work required to be undertaken in the matter
where respondents’ solicitor has significant experience in commercial litigation and has prepared the evidence in accordance with the Costs Practice Note
Quick Take
1A lump sum costs order may be quantified on the basis of a detailed costs summary prepared by an experienced solicitor in accordance with the Costs Practice Note, without the need for a costs consultant, where the summary is organised into appropriate categories and adjusted by reference to applicable scale amounts.
2Where a party fails to file submissions or evidence in response to a costs quantification proposal despite being given the opportunity to do so, the court may accept the opposing party's quantification if satisfied it broadly reflects the amount likely to have been awarded on a formal party-party assessment.
