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Court of Protection Costs Training Suite

We provide specialist training focused exclusively on the recovery of costs in the Court of Protection. Our tailored sessions reflect current SCCO expectations, recent case law and the practical realities of preparing and defending Court of Protection bills of costs. Whether you are introducing new team members to COP work or seeking to improve recovery in an experienced department, our training modules provide structured, practical guidance to maximise cost recoverability and reduce avoidable reductions at assessment. All sessions can be delivered online or in person at your offices.

Introduction to Court of Protection Costs Training

If you are new to Court of Protection work, getting the foundations right is critical. Small recording errors early on often lead to avoidable reductions later.

This two-hour session is designed for paralegals, trainees and junior fee earners, but also provides a useful refresher and updates to more experienced practitioners. This session provides a structured, practical introduction to:

  • How Court of Protection costs are assessed
  • What the SCCO expects to see
  • Fixed Costs and Guideline Hourly Rates
  • Writing attendance notes that withstand scrutiny
  • Avoiding the most common causes of reductions

Delegates leave with a clear understanding of what “assessment-ready” work looks like and how to record time properly from day one.

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Litigation Support Costs in Court of Protection Cases

Litigation support costs remain one of the most scrutinised and misunderstood areas of recovery. Incorrect allocation between general management and litigation work can result in significant reductions and potentially a loss of revenue for you or your firm.

This focused session provides clear, practical guidance on:

  • Distinguishing litigation support from general management work
  • Apportioning costs correctly between bills
  • Retainers and contractual considerations
  • Deputy attendance at Joint Settlement Meetings
  • Drafting attendance notes to justify allocation

The session is particularly valuable for deputies and teams working alongside Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence practitioners, where overlapping work creates complexity.

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Post-Death Costs Training

When a Protected Party passes away, recovery becomes more nuanced. The May 2024 SCCO Practice Note introduced important guidance that continues to shape assessments.

This session provides clarity on:

  • What costs are recoverable up to the date of death
  • Recovery of post-death costs
  • Agreements with executors
  • Applications for directions
  • Managing objections and assessment challenges

The aim is to ensure practitioners approach post-death recovery with confidence, supported by current guidance and practical strategy.

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Bespoke Court of Protection Costs Training

No two firms have identical recovery profiles. Patterns of reductions often highlight specific areas requiring attention — whether that is narrative drafting, proportionality, file presentation or time recording practices.

Our bespoke training is built around your firm’s experience. We can:

  • Review recent assessment outcomes
  • Identify recurring reduction themes
  • Deliver targeted sessions addressing those areas
  • Provide department-wide refreshers
  • Develop structured programmes to improve first-time recovery

This approach ensures training is directly relevant to your caseload and assessment experience.

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Getting Started in COP: Costs Training

For firms onboarding new team members, we offer a dedicated introductory session to help them embed strong recording habits from the outset. Early intervention significantly reduces the risk of avoidable reductions and supports long-term consistency across your department.

Training Delivered by Specialists

All sessions are delivered by experienced Court of Protection costs specialists who prepare and defend bills before the SCCO on a daily basis. The guidance provided reflects real assessment outcomes, current judicial expectations and practical experience.

Our focus is straightforward: improving recovery through structured, defensible and compliant billing practices.

For further information regarding our Court of Protection costs training, please contact info@aandmbacon.co.uk

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