Strategic legal costs representation with 30+ years' combined experience
Specialists in paying party costs, Points of Dispute, detailed assessment and complex legal costs litigation
SPH Costs - Legal Costs Lawyers & Law Costs Draftsmen
We also advise on legally aided costs (CCMS), Court of Protection matters and high-value multi-track bills.
SPH Costs is a specialist firm of costs lawyers and law costs draftsmen acting nationwide for solicitors, insurers and public bodies. We provide detailed assessment strategy, Points of Dispute for paying parties, Bills of Costs, costs budgeting and CCMS submissions. Our work focuses on technically complex and high-value matters where procedural accuracy and proportionality are critical to the outcome.
Nationwide Specialist Costs Support
SPH Costs is a specialist legal costs practice acting for solicitors, insurers and public bodies across England and Wales. We provide technical drafting, costs budgeting and strategic advice in detailed assessment disputes involving high-value and complex litigation, combining procedural accuracy with practical experience of how costs are scrutinised on assessment.
• Detailed assessment strategy and Points of Dispute for Paying Parties
• Bills of Costs and N260 schedules
• Costs budgeting and Precedent H preparation
• CCMS and Court of Protection costs
• High-value multi-track costs disputes
Why Solicitors Choose SPH Costs
• Specialist paying party costs expertise
• Technical Points of Dispute and Replies
• Advocacy support at detailed assessment hearings
• Experience in high-value and complex bills
• Dedicated legal aid and CCMS costs team
• Nationwide service with secure electronic files
FAQ
When should a paying party instruct a costs lawyer?
Paying parties should seek specialist advice as soon as a bill of costs is received. Early review allows time to prepare effective Points of Dispute for Paying Parties, identify disproportionate phases and develop a strategy for detailed assessment or negotiation.
Do you act for both paying and receiving parties?
Yes. SPH Costs acts for both paying and receiving parties in detailed assessment proceedings, providing drafting, negotiation and advocacy support across a wide range of inter partes matters.
Can you prepare urgent Points of Dispute?
Yes. We regularly prepare urgent Points of Dispute within court deadlines, including large and complex bills, while maintaining CPR compliance and a structured challenge strategy.
Do you handle Legal Aid and CCMS costs?
Yes. Our legal aid team prepares and submits CCMS claims, amendments and bills, ensuring compliance with LAA requirements and maximising recovery where appropriate.
Do you work with solicitors nationwide?
Yes. We operate using secure electronic files and remote communication, allowing us to provide specialist legal costs support to litigation teams across England and Wales.
Do you attend detailed assessment hearings?
Yes. We provide advocacy and representation at provisional and detailed assessment hearings, including support with negotiations and settlement discussions.
What is your typical turnaround time?
Standard bills and budgets are typically completed within 5–10 working days. Urgent matters can be prioritised to meet court deadlines.
Do you specialise in paying party costs work?
Yes. We are regularly instructed by defendant firms, insurers and public bodies to prepare Points of Dispute, advise on settlement strategy and represent clients at detailed assessment hearings. Early technical review allows disproportionate costs to be identified and challenged effectively.