In addition to preparing unique, case specific bills of costs, our draftsman will also provide an informed advice upon settlement and identify any foreseeable problematic areas that may have or are likely to arise. As is becoming more popular with the courts, our team are also readily available to prepare costs forecasts and estimates as well as carrying out a full audit upon your files. At the same time, your file of papers will always be kept in good order and any missing documents immediately identified. Our draftsman's ultimate aim is to seek to optimise your profit costs within the shortest turnaround time possible.

All of our draftsmen are required to take part in ALCD accredited training programmes and the necessary exams. Our depth of knowledge and experience ranges from students of the ALCD right through to Fellows of the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen who have been involved in leading test costs cases. In addition to the external training obtained via the ALCD, all draftsmen are kept fully abreast of current costs law by attending internal seminars provided by our very own consultants and training team.

Upon receipt of a file, a full review is immediately undertaken, checks are made for appropriate supporting documentation, detailed calculations carried out and a suitable advice provided. Following identifying areas of disagreement, negotiations are actively ensued as per the client's requirements. On all matters, the client is kept fully up to date on both the progress of the case and any potential areas of concern. Our costs negotiators will pursue the case all the way to securing the settlement cheque, or progress the matter through the necessary steps for determination by way of detailed assessment.

All of our negotiators are required to take part on the ALCD accredited training programmes. In addition to the external training obtained via the ALCD, all negotiators are kept fully abreast of current costs law by attending internal seminars provided by our consultants and training team.

They are all experienced draftsmen and members of the ALCD. They are able to competently prepare Points of dispute, Replies, carry out pre - assessments, prepare and advise upon part 47 offers, attend Detailed Assessments, provide detailed advices and reports and liaise with costs counsel and the relevant courts. They have a wide knowledge of case law, relevant statutes and costs procedure.

All of our advocacy team are required to take part in ALCD accredited training programmes and the necessary exams. Our depth of knowledge and experience ranges from students of the ALCD right through to Fellows of the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen who have been involved in leading test costs cases. In addition to the external training obtained via the ALCD, all of our advocacy team are kept fully abreast of current costs law by attending internal seminars provided by our very own consultants and training team.