Legal Costs Services
Bills of Costs
A bill of costs sets out the work done, time spent, hourly rates, disbursements, VAT, and other recoverable items in litigation. If the bill is not agreed, it may be assessed by the court under the detailed assessment procedure.
When You Need a Costs Lawyer
Costs lawyers regularly prepare formal bills of costs, schedules of costs, and supporting documents for detailed assessment. They can also review a bill before service, advise on recoverability, respond to objections, and help negotiate settlement.
What a Bill Usually Covers
- Profit costs and hourly rates by fee earner.
- Disbursements such as court fees, experts, counsel, and medical records.
- Work phases, attendances, documents, correspondence, and negotiations.
- Success fees, ATE premiums, VAT, and interest where recoverable.
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