Bill of Costs-Schedules-Breakdowns

We have extensive and wide ranging experience in the preparation and justification of bills of costs in the UK and a number of jurisdictions (to include Europe, the USA, China, the Cayman Islands, Bahamas and BVI, Channel Islands and Ireland), both on a solicitor and own client and inter partes basis in which we provide clear and comprehensive advice in the following areas:

(i) Preparation of formal Bills of Costs - to comply with both current and future legislation (for example, regarding use of digital format bills) both Part 47 inter partes or under the Solicitors Act 1974

(ii) Preparation of interlocutory schedules (including N260 format) and comprehensive breakdowns for purpose of Security for Costs, Arbitrations and negotiations

(iii) Preparation of Court Forms (both prescribed and bespoke to enhance recovery)

(iv) Supporting data analysis and advice thereon regarding negotiations and parameters for settlement

We are skilled in the conduct of Interlocutory Applications (summary assessment, security for costs, seeking interim payment, and relief from sanctions) to include the preparation of witness evidence in support and attendance at the hearing as (or to support) an advocate.

We also regularly attend at CMC hearings to address Costs Management (budget issues) and our team are all experienced advocates at Detailed Assessment hearings.