We have a wide ranging team with a vast wealth of knowledge and experience within the legal costs industry. We have experience in all types of costs litigation, including personal injury, industrial disease, medical negligence, professional negligence and commercial.
We have a variety of methods for clients to send files:
Electronic solutions to export files directly to Alternative Costs from Proclaim and other systems without needing to release your file of papers
In-house courier for files collection and return within a 50 mile radius
Use of national courier services, free of charge to our clients
Alternative Costs offers various packages and fees dependent on a client’s preferences. We are also happy to discuss and tailor services to individual clients’ needs, including our terms of business.
We can provide regular and ad-hoc reports to all clients utilising our bespoke case management system.
Our clients are able to view case progress through our secure client portal on request.
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.
Advice and breakdowns provided in line with Precedent H at competitive prices.
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.
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.
We are able to offer exceptionally cost effective solutions for the negotiation of fixed costs matters. Why settle for reduced offers on disbursements simply due to time constraints?
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.
Accurate and prompt collation of documents for service, including Part 8 Applications, Detailed Assessment Bundles, Costs Estimates and service of Formal Bills.
Highly persuasive Points of Dispute for Detailed Assessment, coupled with a full written advice containing realistic, proposed settlement parameters.
Replies to Points of Dispute and sustainable Part 36 offers calculated in the run up to Detailed Assessment.
Countrywide Detailed Assessment attendance by experienced advocates with extensive technical knowledge.
Comprehensive costs estimates for any stage in proceedings.
Ongoing costs consultancy for existing clients.