Efficient and Comprehensive Challenges

Our expert team promptly identifies the key issues and prepares comprehensive challenges, including formal Points of Dispute, in response to costs claims. This includes:

• General Challenges: Ensuring full compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).

• Technical Arguments: Addressing complex issues such as ATE premiums, proportionality, and indemnity.

Robust Replies to Points of Dispute

When challenges or Points of Dispute are raised, we provide clear and detailed advice on the most cost-effective course of action. Our Replies are:

• Detailed and precise: Drawing upon our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the issues.

• Strategically prepared: Ensuring that costs pleadings placed before the court provide a robust foundation for achieving a favourable outcome at detailed or provisional assessment.

Our Replies are written concisely and with precision, clearly setting out the nature and grounds of each argument to secure the best possible representation for our clients.

Extensive Experience Across Practice Areas

We have extensive experience in drafting both Points of Dispute (on behalf of paying parties) and Points of Reply (on behalf of receiving parties) across a wide range of practice areas. Our expertise includes:

• Low-value Bills of Costs: Managing routine cases with accuracy and attention to detail.

• High-profile Multi-jurisdictional Litigation: Handling complex and high-value costs disputes with confidence and expertise.

Technical Expertise and Strategic Advantage

Our ability to present technical arguments on complex and developing areas of costs in a clear and concise manner enables us to create strategic advantages for our clients. Our key expertise includes:

• Principle Challenges: Addressing issues such as proportionality and the appropriate level of hourly rates in substantial costs claims.

• Item-specific Points: Identifying and responding to challenges relating to individual items within the Bill of Costs.

• Validity of Retainers: Advising on disputes that may affect the recoverability of the entire costs claimed.

By combining technical knowledge with practical expertise, we prepare all Points of Dispute and Replies with clarity, precision, and a clear focus on securing the best possible outcome for our clients.

Why Choose Kulachi Solicitors?

At Kulachi Solicitors, our team of experienced costs specialists is committed to supporting your firm through:

• Drafting Points of Dispute and Replies: Tailored to the specific requirements of each case.

• Liaising with Counsel and Chambers: Minimising disruption to your practice and ensuring robust, well-prepared responses.

• Providing Comprehensive and Realistic Advice: Focused on safeguarding your client’s interests while maximising costs recovery.

Contact us today for expert assistance with costs recovery and the preparation of Points of Dispute, and benefit from our extensive knowledge and strategic approach.