Avoid the Top 10 Cost Pitfalls in Litigation - Top Tips & Strategies - Learn Live

Introduction

This new virtual classroom seminar will explore the top 10 reasons why lawyers risk losing some or all of their recoverable costs, and more importantly, how to prevent these costly mistakes.

The session will examine the main reasons why lawyers are deprived some or all of their costs, particularly in the context of rising litigation costs, regulatory updates, CPR changes or risks of unenforceable costs. You will be provided with practical strategies to safeguard fees and ensure compliance with the CPR rules.

This seminar assumes attendees have a strong grasp of the Civil Procedure Rules and is essential for lawyers seeking to maximise recoverable costs, reduce risk and master cost management techniques.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• How to avoid an unenforceable CFA (drafting tips and more)
• Ensuring clarity in retainers to prevent ambiguity
• Creating a robust costs budget and avoiding inadequacies
• Filing costs budgets on time to comply with deadlines
• Proper preparation and filing of an N260
• Avoiding a non-compliant bill of costs
• Identifying and avoiding misconduct
• Effectively managing Part 36 offers
• Maintaining comprehensive attendance notes
• Effective file management to protect recoverable costs

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.