LAW COSTS DRAFTING

Most Costs Draftsmen learn how to draft a Bill of Costs and then follow that pattern until there is a mandatory change in the required format of a Bill (such as occurred upon the introduction of the CPR in April 1999).  

However at Gilligan & Company we recognise that the law changes daily and such changes must be reflected in the manner in which the Bill is drawn.  To neglect these changes is to commit financial suicide!

Gilligan & Company undertakes all types of civil costs drafting but specialises in Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Professional Negligence.  

We take great pride in the quality of our work, ensuring that each and every Bill of Costs is accurate, neatly presented and complete (see sample).  

As part of our basic service we endeavour to obtain details of missing fees and, where appropriate, arrange for duplicate fee notes/receipts to be issued.  

All files are bundled for detailed assessment in accordance with CPR and where matters need to be brought to the conducting solicitor's attention, a succinct note is prepared and accompanies every Bill of Costs.