Advisory

We provide strategic, data-led advisory services to law firms, corporates and public bodies on all aspects of legal costs.

Our team combines technical expertise with commercial insight to deliver clear, outcome-focused advice across the lifecycle of a matter, from early-stage strategy and funding structures through to dispute resolution and recovery.

We advise on:
     •Solicitors Act proceedings and costs disputes
     •Costs strategy at pre-action and throughout litigation
     •Budgets, forecasts and Precedent H preparation
     •Funding models and fee structures, including CFAs, DBAs and fixed fees
     •Assessment under the Solicitors Act 1974
     •Challenges to solicitors' bills
     •Statute bills
     •Interim and final bills
     •Applications under s.70
     •One-month and twelve-month time limits
     •CFA disputes
     •Reasonableness of hourly rates
     •Estimates and costs information
     •Detailed assessment
     •Points of Dispute
     •Advice for solicitors defending fee challenges
     •Advice for clients challenging fees

Our approach is analytical and forward-looking, helping clients make informed decisions based on risk, recovery potential and cost efficiency.