SB Costs is an established firm of costs lawyers and law costs draftsmen based in Manchester, serving clients throughout the country. Specializing in all areas of legal costs, the firm stands out for its dual representation of both receiving and paying parties, including Court of Protection matters and cases involving the Legal Aid fund.
The team brings vast experience in negotiating inter partes costs and dealing with the Legal Aid Agency, focusing on maximizing recoveries and minimizing administrative burdens for clients. Their primary clientele includes social housing providers, legal aid lawyers, and other solicitors, offering tailored services that address specific sector needs with precision and expertise.
Services Offered
- Law costs drafting
- Drafting bills of costs
- Preparation of costs budgets
- Drafting Points of Dispute and Replies
- Costs management services
- Preparation of Precedents R
- Applications to revise budgets
- Negotiating inter partes costs
- Dealing with the Legal Aid Agency
- Social housing legal costs services for Local Authorities and Registered Providers
- Specialist legal aid services
- Court of Protection costs matters
- Costs payable from the Legal Aid fund
Operating nationwide from their Manchester base, SB Costs supports clients across England and Wales, combining technical proficiency with a client-centered approach to legal costs management.
