Christopher A Hayes LAW COSTS DRAFTSMEN & COSTS CONSULTANTS is a specialist firm providing expert costs drafting and consultancy services to the legal profession, with over 30 years of experience in the field. Based in Teesside, the firm stands out for its comprehensive, technology-enhanced approach and nationwide court representation capabilities.
The firm offers a bespoke service tailored to the specific needs of solicitors and law firms, handling both publicly funded and private cost matters. With extensive experience in negotiation and detailed assessment hearings, they represent both paying and receiving parties across all court levels, including the County Court, High Court, Court of Appeal, and SCCO. Their proactive support includes urgent services and remote handling of claims to streamline client workflows.
Services Offered
- Preparation of Bills of Costs for civil matters
- Family – Public Funded cost services
- CCMS submissions and file management
- High Cost Case Plans preparation and negotiation
- Bills for Assessment (private and publicly funded)
- Preparation of Points of Dispute and Replies
- Costs negotiation for paying and receiving parties
- Representation at Detailed Assessment Hearings
- Costs advice on specific issues
- Urgent Statement of Costs preparation
- Cost Budgets preparation and negotiation
- Attendance at CCMC hearings
- Preparation of budget discussion reports
The firm serves clients across the country, traveling to relevant courts as needed, and leverages over three decades of expertise to address complex and high-stakes cost recovery challenges effectively.
