Fast and Accurate Budget Preparation

At Kulachi Solicitors, we provide a prompt and efficient turnaround in the preparation of costs budgets. Working closely with the responsible fee earner, our experts ensure that each budget is accurate, carefully reasoned, and designed to maximise recoverable allowances. We also advise on the preparation of Precedent R, setting out to the court why the budgeted costs are both reasonable and necessary.

Comprehensive Costs Advice for Your Client

We provide detailed advice on both your client’s costs budget and that of your opponent, ensuring a clear and comprehensive understanding of each side. This service is particularly relevant for:

• Electronic Bills (Precedent S): Applicable to cases issued on or after 6 April 2018.

• Legacy Bills: For cases commenced prior to this date, where accuracy remains essential.

By engaging Kulachi Solicitors, you can ensure consistency at the conclusion of the matter when preparing the Bill of Costs, thereby streamlining the entire process.

Collaborative and Flexible Approach

With the strict timetables imposed by the court during the case management process, our team is able to provide prompt and reliable support. Where required, our experts can attend your offices to prepare the budget collaboratively, tailoring the process to meet your specific requirements.

We assist with the preparation of:

• Funding estimates and forecasts

• Solicitor-and-own-client billing estimates

• Inter partes costs budgets

Expertise in Costs Management

Our experienced team at Kulachi Solicitors provides clear and pragmatic advice, supported by extensive legal knowledge and practical expertise. Our key services include:

• Preparation of Precedent H Budgets and Precedent R Budget Discussion Reports

• Guidance on Precedent T Budget Variation Applications

• Comprehensive budget monitoring to assess expenditure against the approved budget

We gather all relevant information from counsel, experts, and other professionals, and utilise our extensive internal database to ensure that every budget is accurate, transparent, and realistic.

Proactive Budget Monitoring and Reporting

Our team can prepare detailed comparative analyses and briefing notes for use by counsel at the Case Management Conference (CMC). We are also able to attend CMCs on your behalf, ensuring that your case is presented clearly and effectively.

In addition, we provide ongoing budget monitoring to ensure that any significant developments in the litigation are accurately reflected and that budgets are updated without delay.

Ensuring Compliance with CPR 3.18

The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 3.18 stipulate:

“In any case where a costs management order has been made, when assessing costs on the standard basis, the court will – (a) have regard to the receiving party’s last approved or agreed budget for each phase of the proceedings; and (b) not depart from such approved or agreed budget unless satisfied that there is good reason to do so.”

This underlines the importance of preparing a meticulously detailed budget that provides a full and accurate assessment of your file, is not submitted prematurely, and is adhered to throughout the proceedings.

Why Choose Kulachi Solicitors?

Our dedicated costs specialists have extensive experience in preparing costs budgets for Multi-Track cases, assisting clients in producing accurate cost estimates and maintaining compliance with court requirements. Our proactive approach ensures that budgets remain on track and within the approved phases.

Partner with Kulachi Solicitors for trusted costs budgeting support. Contact us today to ensure your costs budgets are precise, well-prepared, and aligned with the expectations of the court.