This webinar is part one of a series covering all things costs.  Each session can be viewed on its own or as part of the series.

Presented by Tom Jenkinson will cover:

• Time recording and attendance notes.  What are costs drafters and judges looking for?  Complexities in the case, vulnerability of the claimant
• What are the steps and time limits for detailed assessment?
• What do I check in a bill of costs?  Retrospective retainers, what to exclude, naming solicitors (AKC v Barking), VAT, previous solicitors, complex costs orders, anonymity orders, paper or electronic bill
• How do I prepare the perfect narrative?
• What do defendant’s typically dispute and how should I respond?  Retainer challenges, Hourly rates, budgeting, Ainsworth v Stewarts, evidence on hourly rates, the new guideline hourly rates and inflation
• Provisional and detailed assessment.  Should I change my approach for PA?
• How do I approach ADR?  Calderbank offers, mediation, part 36, WP meetings, WP offers, all inclusive offers

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This webinar is part of a two session series.

Further details about part 2 can be found here