CCMS Bill Rejected? The Most Common Reasons and How to Fix Them
CCMS Bill Rejected? The Most Common Reasons and How to Fix Them Submitting a Legal Aid bill through the Client and Cost Management System only to have it rejected can be frustrating, particularly where the underlying legal work has been completed correctly and the problem relates to a relatively small part of the claim. A […]
Legal Aid Hourly Rates 2026: A Complete Guide for Solicitors
Legal Aid Hourly Rates 2026: A Complete Guide for Solicitors Understanding Legal Aid hourly rates can be more complicated than simply finding a figure on a table and multiplying it by the time spent on a case. The rate that applies can depend on the category of law, the type of work being undertaken, whether […]
Maverick Costs Continues to Expand Legal Aid Coverage Across Family and Civil Law
Maverick Costs Continues to Expand Legal Aid Coverage Across Family and Civil Law Legal Aid billing is rarely straightforward. Different funding schemes, varying remuneration structures, and multiple categories of work often mean firms rely on a combination of spreadsheets, manual calculations, and several different systems simply to prepare accurate claims. As firms grow their Legal […]
Understanding the Difference Between CPGFS and Escape Fee Claims
Understanding the Difference Between CPGFS and Escape Fee Claims For firms undertaking publicly funded family work, understanding the distinction between Care Proceedings Graduated Fee Scheme (CPGFS) claims and Escape Fee claims is essential. Whilst both sit within the broader framework of Legal Aid remuneration, they operate in fundamentally different ways and can have a significant […]
How Legal Aid Costs Drafting Software Can Simplify Family Advocacy Scheme (FAS) Claims
How Legal Aid Costs Drafting Software Can Simplify Family Advocacy Scheme (FAS) Claims For many family law practitioners undertaking publicly funded work, the Family Advocacy Scheme (FAS) remains one of the more complex aspects of Legal Aid billing. Whilst the scheme was introduced to ensure advocates are fairly remunerated for their work in family proceedings, […]
Legal Aid Fixed Fees and Escape Fees: Best Practices for Costs Draftsmen and Costs Lawyers
Legal Aid Fixed Fees and Escape Fees: Best Practices for Costs Draftsmen and Costs Lawyers Legal Aid billing remains one of the most technical and misunderstood areas of legal costs recovery. For many firms, profitability depends not only on winning cases but also on accurately preparing Legal Aid Fixed Fee claims and identifying when a […]
Costs Software for Costs Draftsmen: A Smarter, Faster Way to Draft Legal Costs with Maverick Costs
Costs Software for Costs Draftman: A Smarter, Faster Way to Draft Legal Costs with Maverick Costs For any Costs Draftman, precision, efficiency, and consistency are essential to delivering high-quality work. Every bill of costs, schedule, and Legal Aid claim must be prepared with meticulous attention to detail while meeting strict procedural and regulatory requirements. […]
Costs Software for Lawyers: Transforming Legal Billing with Maverick Costs
Costs Software for Lawyers: Transforming Legal Billing with Maverick Costs In an increasingly competitive legal market, law firms are under constant pressure to operate more efficiently, maintain strict compliance, and maximise profitability. One of the most critical — but often overlooked — areas impacting all three is the management and recovery of legal costs. For […]
Why Care & Supervision Legal Aid Requires Specialist Costs Expertise?
Editor’s Note Legal Aid billing in Care & Supervision proceedings is often treated as a routine administrative function. In reality, it requires a detailed understanding of Legal Aid rules, family procedure, and the practical realities of care litigation. This article explores why specialist costs expertise is essential for effective billing in public law children cases. […]
Is the Legal Aid System Sustainable for Care & Supervision Work?
Editor’s Note Care proceedings form one of the most important areas of publicly funded legal practice in England and Wales. They involve life-changing decisions about children and families and require highly skilled legal representation. Yet many practitioners question whether the current Legal Aid system can sustain the level of expertise required for this work. This […]