Is it possible to claim payments at Grade C?
In the case of Kirby & Others (2013) it was decided that arranging payments should be reduced and limited to 3 minutes at a Grade D rate. This is because…
Tag: COP Costs
Should P continue to have contact with her abusive partner?
In a recent case, A County Council v LW & Anor [2020], an application was brought by a Local Authority in relation to the Protected Party’s capacity. The Protected Party…
5 reductions in COP assessments that you need to know about!
At Clarion, we deal with over 2,000 COP bills of costs per year and we monitor common reductions. Every case is completely different, but you do not need to simply…
Our Seminar Programme
An update on our costs and litigation funding seminar programme for the rest of the year.
Court of Protection Court Fees: An Update
In order to have a bill of costs assessed, it is necessary to pay a Court Fee to the Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO). Depending on the type of the…
Court of Protection Costs – Types of Assessments for your Costs.
The previous blog in this series focused on the process of what goes into a Bill of Costs in the Court of Protection world. This blog will instead look at…
Tips for Recoverability
All COP Lawyers know that the SCCO Guideline Hourly Rates can be frustrating when trying to recover all of your costs as opposed to other areas of law in which…
The Senior Court Costs Office Guide – how to get paid for your work!
A recent publication of the Senior Courts Cost Office Guide was produced as a result of various changes in the way legal costs are being assessed. However, in respect of…