ARC Costs Draftsman & Costs Lawyers is a digital-first legal costs practice specializing in costs law, offering expert services to solicitors and fee earners across England and Wales. Led by qualified Costs Lawyers and supported by technology and automation experts, the firm stands out for its modern, efficient approach and over 30 years of collective experience in handling complex costs disputes and recovery matters.
The firm adopts a digital, paperless model to expedite processes and improve turnaround times, providing services to both paying and receiving parties. For receiving parties, the focus is on maximizing cost recovery through precise documentation and negotiation, while for paying parties, the aim is to minimize claims via rigorous assessment and dispute handling. ARC Costs prides itself on transparency, measurable results, and a nationwide capability, operating efficiently regardless of client location thanks to its cloud-based systems.
Services Offered
- Precedent H (Costs Budget)
- Precedent R (Costs Budgets Discussion)
- Bill of Costs
- Legal Costs Negotiation
- Detailed Assessment Proceedings
- Points of Dispute
- CPR 45 Fixed Recoverable Costs
- Legal Aid Costs Drafting
- Advocacy
- CCMC Representation
- Detailed Assessment of Costs
- Enforcement
- Part 8 Claims
- Default Costs Certificate
- Final Costs Certificate
- Warrant of Control
- Third Party Debt Order
- Legal Costs Training (in-house or remote)
- Costs Budget Monitoring
- Statements of Costs (N260)
- Recovery of Inter-Partes Costs in Publicly Funded Matters
- Housing Disrepair Costs
- Clinical Negligence Costs
- Judicial Review Costs
- Civil Litigation Costs
- Court of Protection Costs
- Litigant In Person Costs Assistance
ARC Costs provides services nationwide across England and Wales, leveraging digital tools to serve clients efficiently from any location. The team includes regulated Costs Lawyers adhering to the highest professional standards set by the Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB), ensuring compliant and expert advice. The firm offers competitive, transparent pricing with fixed or hourly rates and emphasizes rapid turnaround, including a 7-day service for urgent bills of costs when documentation requirements are met.
