Ashford Legal Costs is a specialized legal practice focusing exclusively on the complex field of legal costs, led by David Saunders, a practising solicitor and legal costs consultant with over 25 years of experience. The firm stands out for its deep expertise in navigating the significant recent changes in costs law, including the transition to electronic bill preparation, ensuring clients remain compliant without excessive expense.
The firm adopts a collaborative approach, working closely with solicitors and legal professionals to deliver precise, cost-effective solutions for costs claims and disputes. It emphasizes staying fully up-to-date with legislative requirements and procedural shifts, offering tailored support that ranges from drafting documents to courtroom representation. Ashford Legal Costs primarily serves solicitors and law firms requiring expert assistance in costs management, negotiation, and assessment proceedings.
Services Offered
- Preparation of bills and schedules of costs for detailed and summary assessment
- Costs management support and advice
- Drafting, challenging, and negotiating of budgets
- Attendance at costs management hearings
- In-house costing and budgeting advice
- Negotiating inter partes costs
- Attendance at detailed assessment and other hearings
- Preparing points of dispute and replies
- Dealing with and advising during the provisional assessment procedure
- Telephone and email support on all aspects of costs law
