services

Services from Alternative Costs include:

Without Prejudice Schedules of Costs
Comprehensive schedules of costs incorporating all recoverable items individually drafted using the latest technology to ensure a rapid and accurate start to the negotiation procedure.

Negotiation
We offer a complete negotiation package to ensure that you obtain the best possible recovery through a swift amicable settlement. Instructing Alternative Costs ensures that you can get on with earning fees rather than chasing them.

Fixed Rates for Predictable Costs Cases
We are able to offer exceptionally cost effective solutions for the negotiation of predictive costs matters. Why settle for reduced offers on disbursements simply due to time constraints?

Part 8 Applications
All Part 8 Applications are preceded by a full file review and advice on prospects of success at detailed assessment. Following delivery of preliminary advice the application is drafted and all documents collated prior to service.

Bill Drafting
Three Column Bill of Costs for assessment accurately and professionally drafted within 10 working days of instruction. Drafting of Claim 1, N260 and Legal Aid bills also available at competitive rates.

Collating and checking documents for service
Accurate and prompt collation of documents for service, including Part 8 Applications, Detailed Assessment Bundles, Costs Estimates and service of Formal Bills.

Points of Dispute
Highly persuasive Points of Dispute for Detailed Assessment, coupled with a full written advice containing realistic, proposed settlement parameters.

Replies to Points of Dispute
Replies to Points of Dispute and sustainable P47.19 offers calculated in the run up to Detailed Assessment.

Nationwide attendance at Assessment Hearings
Countrywide Detailed Assessment attendance by experienced advocates with extensive technical knowledge.

Costs Estimates for Allocation and Listing Questionnaires
Comprehensive costs estimates for Allocation and Listing questionnaires to ensure that final costs are not limited due to incorrect figures following the recent addition to the CPR at 6.5a

Free in-house training days and seminars
In house training on up to date areas of costs law for large and small groups including tips and tricks for maximising profit costs recovered.

Free Ad-hoc advice on any costs matter
Ongoing costs consultancy via landline, voice over IP, Mobile, Email, Web Assistant and SMS for existing clients.