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Legal Aid Payments on AccountLegal aid is necessary for ensuring access to justice for individuals who cannot afford legal representation. For Solicitors and Barristers undertaking legal aid work, managing cash flow during lengthy or complex cases is essential as...

CPR 47.11: Default Costs Certificates The recovery and quantification of legal costs in civil litigation in England and Wales are governed by Part 47 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and supported by Practice Direction 47. CPR 47.11 specifically addresses the...

Legal Aid Billing Rates: Legal Costs Recovery Legal aid plays a vital role in ensuring access to justice for individuals who cannot afford legal representation. In England and Wales, legal aid is publicly funded and administered by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), which...

Advocates Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS): Costs Recovery The Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS) is an essential part of publicly funded advocacy in the Crown Court in England and Wales. It provides the framework through which self-employed barristers and other...

CPR 47.20 - Costs Following Detailed Assessment What is CPR 47.20? CPR 47.20 is a provision within Part 47 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), which deals with the costs of the detailed assessment procedure (sometimes referred to as "costs of the costs"). Detailed...

Crown Court Costs and the Process Involved When a criminal case proceeds to the Crown Court in England and Wales, the associated costs can be substantial. While its function is essential to upholding justice and maintaining public confidence in the rule of law,...