Our costs drafting department operates within a predominant legal aid practice which provides us with first-hand experience of dealing with the Legal Aid Agency. We have an in-depth knowledge of all legal aid related costs and vast experience of dealing with annual audits, core review testing and other legacy issues which often arise for legal aid practices.

 

How We Can Help You

We can provide complete costing services to firms which includes our team handling all the steps leading up to bill payment and advise on better practice to avoid contract notices and KPI linked rejections.

We have extensive experience of all systems used by the Legal Aid Agency including CCMS, CWA and the more recent Claim Crown Court Defence Service system.  We also have proficient experience of using a wide range of case management software including Advanced Legal, DPS and LEAP.

Our aim is to provide firms with better flexibility and increase profitability. We can attend your offices, arrange the collection of files free of charge or take instructions electronically.

We offer the following legal aid services:

Criminal Costs

• Preparation of lower crime bills including Police Station, Magistrates Court and Advice & Assistance files
• Crown Court billing including submissions in relation to PPE, re-determinations and appeals to a Costs Judge
• Defence Costs Order claims
• Confiscation/POCA claims
• Court Appointee claims

Civil Costs

• Preparation of legacy matters on Claim 1/1A forms
• Preparation of Claim 2 forms where costs have been recovered inter-parte
• Bill of Costs for detailed assessment
• High cost case plans / CCFS events model case plans
• CCMS claims
• Inter-Parte Costs involving six-column Bill of Costs

Our Fees

We offer market leading and competitive rates for all our services. Our legal aid rates are typically charged as a percentage of profit costs recovered.

For more information please contact us and speak to a member of our Costs Drafting department.