Shell Seeks Wasted Costs Order Against Rosenblatt After Failed Nigerian Oil Spill Mass Action
In Jalla v Shell (27,380 claimants, 479 communities suing over a Nigerian oil spill), the Supreme Court held the claims were time-barred. Shell subsequently sought millions in costs from Rosenblatt (now RBL Law). Mrs Justice O’Farrell ordered the firm to show cause why a wasted costs order should not be made. Shell argued Rosenblatt had gone beyond acting as solicitors to become a litigation funder. The firm had already faced five costs orders against it. Proceedings remain ongoing. Sources Legal Futures: Shell seeks millions in costs from law firm over failed oil spill claim
