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…
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PLK and Others: What we know now…
On 30 September 2020, a judgment was handed down by Master Whalan following a hearing in the matter of PLK and Others on 26 May 2020. This case was brought…
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…
COP hourly rates – the wait is over!
Following a Hearing on 26 May 2020, the judgment by Master Whalan was handed down today, indicating a 20% increase to the rates payable in Court of Protection cases. After…
Lockdown Lowdown – Russell Caller
This blog forms part of a series of weekly interviews with several professionals during lockdown. It aims to inform Deputies and their teams about how each organisation within the field…
Lockdown Lowdown- Master Haworth
This blog forms part of a series of weekly interviews with several professionals during lockdown. It aims to inform Deputies and their teams about how each organisation within the field…
Challenging the result of Provisional Assessment
The Senior Courts Costs Office has given guidance on the proper approach to challenging the result of Provisional Assessment. Robert Patterson is an Associate in the Clarion Costs Department. He…
Best Practice for file keeping in the Court of Protection
File keeping can have a big impact on the assessment of a Deputy’s file by the Senior Courts Costs Office (SCCO). Stephanie Kaye looks at 5 key points about file…