BILLS OF COSTS & COSTS BUDGETING

Preparation of Bills of Costs for provisional and detailed assessment. Preparation of a Precedent H together with detailed assumptions based on accurate case mapping along with preparation of a Precedent R for Costs and Case Management in County Court and High Court cases.

TIMELY & COMPLETE SERVICE

We ensure the  highest level of care and precise attention is given to all preparation work to ensure quality, accuracy and compliance is achieved in an efficient and timely manner. We will handle all steps in the detailed assessment proceedings and the costs management process on your behalf and in accordance with your instructions.

LEGAL COSTS SOLUTIONS & ADVICE

We provide effective solutions in relation to all civil costs disputes to achieve a successful resolution in the case by way of agreement, mediation or a costs assessment hearing. We also provide advice and costs analysis to set out, understand and safeguard against potential litigation risk.

ADVOCACY

We provide an advocacy service in all legal costs related matters in the County Court and High Court along with the Senior Court Costs Office. We have rights of audience in the County Court, Senior Costs Office and the High Court and are regularly instructed to attend  CCMC's, detailed assessments, summary assessments and application hearings.

• Preparation of Bills of Costs for provisional and detailed assessment (all formats).

• Replies to Points of Dispute.

• Points of Dispute (paying party matters).

• Written Advice (merits, prospects and analysis).

• In-House Training.

• General Consultancy Services. 

• Preparation of Precedent H, Precedent R and T, and undertaking all work in the Costs and Case Management process including advocacy.

• N260 for Summary Assessment / Applications / all other court hearings in civil costs related matter.

• Audits and In-House Assistance Service. Fixed Costs and General Civil Costs Litigation Disputes. 

• Preparation of Bills or detailed Schedules of Costs for Mediation and Joint Settlement Meetings.

• Client Case Conferences (by telephone or in-person).

• Attendance at Mediation and Joint Settlement Meetings (costs).

• Court Document Drafting - Civil Costs Proceedings (Part 8 proceedings,  applications, default costs, interim and final costs certificates).