CostsMaster vs Maverick Costs

CostMaster vs Maverick Costs: Which Cost Drafting Software Is Best for UK Costs Professionals? In the competitive landscape of cost drafting software, UK Costs Draftsmen and Costs Lawyers have more choice than ever. As the demands of preparing Bills of Costs, costs budgets, and Legal Aid billing grow, selecting the right system can have a […]

What’s new in Costs? Our update on the industry – Week 1

The government proposes to transform the housing market by regulating ground rents, simplifying lease extensions, and enhancing transparency in service charges. These reforms could boost flat sales by addressing key barriers like mortgage constraints and high repair costs. However, potential pitfalls remain, such as the continued risk of significant service charge increases.

Common Reasons Bills of Costs Are Still Being Reduced on Assessment

Introduction For costs professionals in England and Wales, reductions on detailed assessment are nothing new. Yet despite decades of guidance, case law, and increasingly sophisticated cost drafting tools, Bills of Costs continue to be reduced — often in predictable ways. What’s striking is not that reductions occur, but that many arise from the same recurring […]

The New CCMS Portal: What It Means for Legal Aid Billing and Costs Drafting

Introduction For legal costs professionals working in Legal Aid, few systems have as much day-to-day impact as the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS). When CCMS changes, even subtly, the effects are felt immediately by Costs Draftsmen, Costs Lawyers, and billing teams across England and Wales. The rollout of the new CCMS portal marks one […]