What Are The Benefits Of Using Our Costs Lawyers?

If legal costs are a significant part of litigation, which they often are, using cost lawyers can offer many benefits. In those more complex cases, particularly those which involve multiple parties, a cost lawyer can be invaluable. They can ensure that all costs are properly accounted for and managed. Ultimately cost lawyers can save you…

Whether you run a law firm or are seeking help as an individual, Knapp Richardson can bespoke legal advice on all aspects of cost.

Our team is well-versed in the rules and regulations governing legal fees in the UK, which are complex and often subject to change. 

We can also negotiate with opposing parties on matters related to costs if needed. If the winning party is entitled to recover legal costs, we can also ensure that any recoverable costs are identified and claimed.  

If you’re involved in a legal aid matter, our cost lawyers can help navigate the complexities of legal aid funding. Handling legal costs yourself can be incredibly time consuming. We can enable you to focus on your core business instead.

Our expertise includes helping you assess and manage your budget. 

Our cost lawyers are skilled at creating a detailed draft of the schedule of legal costs likely to occur during a case. This is vital for settlement negotiations, court hearings, and cost recovery claims.

We can also help law firms and departments ensure their compliance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and other relevant regulatory bodies. Our services include implementing cost-effective risk management strategies.

Ensuring that agreements are as fair as possible. 

Cost lawyers can help negotiate alternative fee arrangements, such as conditional fee agreements (CFAs) or contingency fees, ensuring such agreements are legally compliant and fair. We can reduce disputes over legal costs, since our team is highly knowledgeable when it comes to rules. Our lawyers can also ensure costs are always transparent and justifiable.

Established in 1984, Knapp Richardson is located in the heart of London and close to the High Court/Senior Court Costs Office. With our highly experienced and approachable team, it’s much easier to achieve the results you’re after. 

Our specialisms include advisory services, bills of costs, budgets, points of dispute, data analysis, negotiations/advocacy, and training. 

If you’re seeking experience cost lawyers in London, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team for more information.