Costs Budget Variations

Strengthen your position and reach a fair outcome with a strong Precedent T

Prevent costs from overrunning and always stay within the agreed financial limits with a well-prepared Cost Budget.

Accurate and timely costs budgeting isn’t just a procedural step, it’s a vital part of litigation strategy.

In our experience, a detailed and accurate Budget can help to avoid reductions in recoverable costs.

A useful tool for negotiating settlements, we can provide expert assistance to update a Costs Budget under CPR 3 and PD 3E – allowing all parties to have a realistic discussion about projected litigation costs.

  • Prepare a detailed Costs Budgets

  • Advise on Precedent H update procedures

  • Revise Precedent H if circumstances change

  • Negotiate any Costs Budget

Trusted to deliver Pro-active Costs Budgeting

You can adopt a pro-active approach to Costs Budgeting and streamline the update process with help from our specialist team.

  • Simplify the revisions and adjustments of any Budget

  • Discuss reasons for amending a Precedent T

  • Identify if ‘significant developments’ justify changes

  • Advise on risks of budget being revised up or down

  • Complete & file the Precedent T Form at Court

  • Reach agreement on proposed variations

  • Attend Court for a Costs Management Hearing

“They are experts at what they do and I put my full trust in them when navigating the minefield of costs. We get an excellent recovery on our bills.”

Alixandra Cadden-Young, Managing Director at Longden, Walker & Renney Solicitors

Excellence in Every Detail

  • Experienced Experts

    Our Costs Lawyers, experienced Draftsmen and Solicitor Advocates keep you informed at every stage.

  • Save Valuable Time

    We handle all complex processes – from preparing the Costs budget to negotiating the final settlement.

  • Complete Accuracy

    Minimise the risk of costly mistakes or omissions and maximise your profit costs recovery.

  • Excellent Recovery

    Reduce delays, improve cash flow and help clients resolve disputes with detailed breakdown of costs.