In brief: Clifford Chance to pay costs to Zappia

City firm Clifford Chance has been ordered to pay costs on an indemnity basis to Zappia Middle East Construction company after a writ was issued through solicitors Zaiwalla & Co. Judge Wilcox made the order after Clifford Chance decided to withdraw an application to strike out the action,which related to a claim for damages following the firm's withdrawal as legal advisers to Zappia.