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CCMS Guidance: Legal Aid Costs Recovery    The Client and Costs Management System (CCMS) is a system introduced by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) in England and Wales to manage legal aid applications and billing for legal aid providers. This system can be used by fee...

Human Rights Legal Aid CostsHuman Rights Act Claims The Human Rights Act 1998 is a piece of legislation that incorporates the rights and freedoms outlined in the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) into UK law. This legislation allows individuals to bring...

CPR 36.20: Fixed Costs AssessmentsThe rules below apply to all fixed costs proceedings where the cause of action (injury) pre-dates 1 October 2023. The old CPR rules can be found here.  CPR 36.20 and CPR 45 CPR 36.20 was introduced under the same statutory instrument...

Form N258: Request for AssessmentForm N258 Form N258 is a form used to request a provisional or detailed assessment of costs by the court. This form is typically utilised in civil litigation matters where there is a dispute over the amount of costs that should be...

Legal Costs Assessors - Detailed AssessmentLegal costs assessors, also known as legal costs draftsmen or costs lawyers, are professionals who specialise in assessing and managing costs associated with legal proceedings. They play a crucial role in ensuring that the...

N244 (Application Notice): Common Costs Applications     What is Form N244? Form N244 is a standard form used by the Courts in England and Wales. It's an application notice that parties can use to make various types of applications to the court. These applications can...