E-Bill FAQs – How does the new Court of Protection E-Bill work?
From 1 November 2022 the COP E-Bill came into force. This will look slightly different to the Bills that COP practitioners are used to and will include some additional information…
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Summary of the updates from the SCCO regarding COP Assessment Delays
Yesterday, the SCCO have released a further notice in relation to the ongoing delays with COP assessments. In summary, turnaround is as follows at present: Bills received at the beginning…
Fixed Recoverable Costs – 9 months away?
At the Civil Procedure Rules Committee meeting on 13 May 2022, it was confirmed that the extension of fixed recoverable costs (FRC) is planned for April 2023. Please follow this…
The use of the Damages Claim Portal now mandatory for all claims for damages commencing in the County Court
In a move which is very much in line with the Master of the Rolls vision for online digital justice, the use of the Damages Claims Portal for all claims…
Supreme Court finds in favour of Claimant Solicitors seeking an equitable lien over costs
In a favorable judgment for Claimant Solicitors, the Supreme Court has decided by a narrow 3:2 majority that the Claimant’s Solicitors were entitled to an equitable lien over their clients’…
Further notice from the SCCO on COP assessment delays is now available
On 22 March, the SCCO released a further notice in relation to the ongoing delays with assessments. In summary, turnaround at present is as follows: Costs Officers are currently being…
Who are the interested parties and who should be served in COP cases?
An interested party is anyone with a financial interest in the outcome of the assessment. Rule 47.19 of the CPR enables the court to direct under rule 47.19(3) that the…
Changes to the SCCO requirements following assessment
As of 1 January 2022, the SCCO will continue to require all provisionally assessed bills to be submitted alongside a completed bill summary, and for this to be e-filed to…