Adverse costs (loser pays)
The rule that the losing party pays part of the winner's legal costs. It is why a no-win-no-fee agreement with your own lawyer does not always mean you risk nothing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Adverse costs?
The rule that the losing party pays part of the winner's legal costs. It is why a no-win-no-fee agreement with your own lawyer does not always mean you risk nothing.
Where is the term used?
Mainly in Most countries outside the United States.
- After-the-event (ATE) insurance
- Litigation funding (third-party funding)
- Legal expenses insurance (BTE)
- Qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS)
- Small claims procedure
- Non-recourse funding
- Security for costs
- Honorários de êxito
- No foil, no fee
- Costs follow the event
- American rule on costs
- No-win-no-fee glossary