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Costs Draftsman Charges for Legal AidRecovering Legal Aid costs is a vital yet often complex process for solicitors and law firms. The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) applies strict rules and procedures when reimbursing costs, meaning any errors or omissions in billing can...

Legal Costs – What Are They and Who Pays?  When initiating or defending legal action, legal costs are a major consideration that must be taken into account.  Many parties will focus simply on the objective of the dispute, or potential damages that can be recovered...

The Indemnity Principle in Legal Costs  The indemnity principle is a fundamental part of the law of legal costs in England and Wales. It forms the basis for how successful litigants (often referred to as the Receiving Party) can recover costs in civil proceedings (or...

IHT400 - Billing for Probate and Estate Administration SolicitorsThe administration of a deceased person’s estate presents a range of legal and procedural challenges, including the settling of the estate accounts (which may include the preparation of an IHT400...

CPR 47 PD 5.1: Electronic Billing in the Detailed Assessment ProcessIn civil litigation, when one party is ordered to pay the costs of another, those costs are often subject to detailed assessment if the parties cannot reach agreement on the amount payable. The rules...

CPR 47.16: Interim Costs CertificatesIn litigation, costs are a fundamental aspect of case management and post-trial proceedings. Civil Procedure Rule (CPR) Part 47 governs the detailed assessment of costs, which comes into play once a court has ordered that one party...