The costs pleadings placed before the court provide the foundations for achieving a successful outcome at detailed and provisional assessment. We are experienced in drafting points of dispute and reply that are clearly written and set out concisely the nature and grounds of the argument.
We have extensive experience drafting both points of dispute on behalf of paying parties and points of reply on behalf of receiving parties in a wide range of practice areas. Our expertise in this area of work extends from the preparation of points of dispute and reply in relation to low value bills of costs to high profile multi-jurisdictional litigation, where the nature of the arguments raised can be highly complicated.
Our ability to construct technical arguments concerning complex and evolving areas of costs in a succinct manner enables us to take an opportunity and create an advantage.
We are skilled in both identifying and responding to matters of principle concerning substantial amounts of costs, such as proportionality or hourly rates, before identifying or responding to specific points against individual items claimed within the bill of costs. We also have in-depth knowledge of technical challenges, including those concerning the validity of retainers, which often affect the entirety of the costs claimed.
