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CPR 45.1 – Exceptions to Fixed Costs  Following the introduction of expanded fixed recoverable costs regime to civil litigation on 1 October 2023, CPR 45.1 sets out the scope of what is impacted in civil litigation. On 1 April 2013, the first stage of the Jackson...

Civil Legal Aid Reasons for EnhancementCivil Legal Aid Costs Recovery In the majority of publicly funded cases, the Solicitor will be required to recover their profit costs and disbursements from the Legal Aid Agency. In some matters, an inter-partes order, for “costs...

Civil Billing LAA: Legal Aid Costs RecoveryCivil Billing LAA & CCMS Civil billing (LAA) is predominantly conducted using the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) Online Portal (also known as CCMS). The system allows Legal Aid providers and Legal Aid Agency staff to access...

CCMS Guidance: Legal Aid Costs Recovery    The Client and Costs Management System (CCMS) is a system introduced by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) in England and Wales to manage legal aid applications and billing for legal aid providers. This system can be used by fee...

Human Rights Legal Aid CostsHuman Rights Act Claims The Human Rights Act 1998 is a piece of legislation that incorporates the rights and freedoms outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law. This legislation allows individuals to bring...

CPR 36.20: Fixed Costs AssessmentsThe rules below apply to all fixed costs proceedings where the cause of action (injury) pre-dates 1 October 2023. The old CPR rules can be found here.  CPR 36.20 and CPR 45 CPR 36.20 was introduced under the same statutory instrument...