We prepare detailed and compliant legal aid bills of costs across family, civil and Court of Protection matters.
Our approach ensures that:
- All work carried out is properly reflected
- Claims are structured clearly and accurately
- Bills are prepared in line with Legal Aid Agency requirements
We prepare CLAIM1 and CLAIM1A forms for matters requiring itemised or exceptional claims.
These claims often require a high level of detail and accuracy. Our experience ensures that they are prepared clearly, thoroughly and in a way that supports recovery.
We provide full support with CCMS claims, including:
- Preparation of claims directly within CCMS
- XML e-bill preparation and upload
- Structuring claims in line with system requirements
We can adapt to your firm’s preferred method of working and level of involvement.
We provide specialist support for high cost legal aid matters, including:
- Drafting high cost case plans
- Forecasting costs and disbursements
- Preparing detailed claims
- Managing complex billing structures
High cost case work is a particularly specialist area, requiring both technical knowledge and practical experience. Our team is highly experienced in this field.
We provide advice in relation to legal aid costs recovery where required.
This may include:
- Guidance on claim structure
- Identifying recoverable work
- Supporting improved outcomes in billing
Where required, we can assist with amendments or updates to bills of costs.
This may arise where:
- Additional information becomes available
- Further work is identified
Revisions are required following review.
We can assist with queries raised by the Legal Aid Agency following submission.
This includes:
- Responding to requests for clarification
- Supporting amendments where required
- Assisting in progressing matters through assessment
Where instructed, we can provide full support with the submission and processing of claims through CCMS or other Legal Aid Agency systems.
This may include:
- Uploading bills or claims
- Submitting claims to the Legal Aid Agency
- Progressing matters through the assessment process
- Monitoring claims through to payment