UK · EWHCCourt order
High Court joins funder NorthWall for costs in Pogust Goodhead's Mariana dispute
Litigation funder NorthWall Capital has been joined for costs purposes to the dispute between PGMBM, formerly Pogust Goodhead, and Bailey Glasser International over the Mariana dam litigation, according to a court order issued October 16, 2026, and dated October 12, Legal Business reported. Mr. Justice Waksman also ordered a £300,000 interim payment toward PGMBM's costs and refused the defendants permission to appeal.
Key points
- NorthWall's potential liability for costs will be decided at a future hearing.Legal Business
- Legal Business understands NorthWall funded the Bailey Glasser team, which included ousted founder Tom Goodhead.Legal Business
- The interim costs payment is due within 14 days.Legal Business
- On October 12 the judge ruled the client committee lacked authority to end PGMBM's retainer or instruct Bailey Glasser.Legal Business
- PGMBM said the case remains on track for a Stage 2 trial in April 2027; NorthWall declined to comment.Legal Business