Training: Litigation Support Costs in Court of Protection Cases

Litigation support costs are a grey area, but getting them right can make a significant difference to recovery in both the COP and PI/Clin neg bills. This specialist course helps delegates distinguish between general management work and litigation support work, with clear guidance on apportionment, retainers and key case law. 

You’ll gain practical tools to ensure costs are correctly allocated and recoverable. The session can be tailored to your firm’s live or recent matters and works equally well for smaller groups seeking practical guidance or larger teams aiming for consistency of approach.

Duration: Up to 1 hour

Audience: Deputies, solicitors, Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence practitioners, costs lawyers, and COP teams handling overlapping litigation work

Delivery: Online or in-person

Modules / Structure

• Introduction to Litigation Support Costs
• Distinguishing Between General Management and Litigation Work
• Case Law and Key Guidance (including Hewitt (unreported))
• Examples of Litigation Support vs General Management Work
• Apportionment of Costs Between Bills
• Retainers and Contractual Considerations
• Best Practice for Record-Keeping and Attendance Notes
• Top Tips for Recovery and Negotiation
• Deputy Attendance at Joint Settlement Meetings (JSM)
• Current Developments and recent PDF Guidance

Learning Outcomes

By the end, delegates will be able to:

• Clearly differentiate general management tasks from litigation support tasks and document the rationale.
• Apply leading authorities (e.g., Hewitt, Master Haworth guidance) to support allocation and recovery.
• Structure retainers and engagement terms to reflect litigation support involvement.
• Apportion costs correctly between general management and litigation bills.
• Draft attendance notes and records that evidence necessity, purpose, and outcomes for scrutiny.
• Prepare practical recovery strategies (including negotiation points) to reduce disputes.
• Assess the appropriateness and recoverability of deputy attendance at JSMs.
• Track current developments and utilise template guidance to standardise internal practice.

Please reach out to us at info@aandmbacon.co.uk for more information about the training we provide.