Coleen Rooney Wins Costs Dispute Against Rebekah Vardy in 'Wagatha Christie' Case

A High Court judge ruled that Rooney's legal team did not mislead Vardy regarding the costs of their libel trial, upholding the substantial fees owed by Vardy.

Rebekah Vardy was ordered to pay 90% of Coleen Rooney's legal costs after losing the 2022 libel case, totaling over £1.8 million.
Vardy's legal team claimed that Rooney's costs were overstated and included extravagant expenses, such as a lawyer's stay at the Nobu Hotel.
The court found no misconduct by Rooney's lawyers, despite Vardy's accusations of misleading cost statements during the trial.
Judge Andrew Gordon-Saker noted that while there was a lack of transparency, it did not amount to misconduct warranting a reduction in Vardy's payment.
The dispute over legal costs is set to continue with a detailed assessment of expenses at a later date.