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Your Trusted Legal Cost Specialists in Carlisle
At Paramount Legal Costs, we are dedicated to building long-term relationships with our clients through a professional yet personal approach to legal costing needs. Our team of experienced Law Costs Draftsmen and Costs Lawyers specializes in maximizing costs recovery, allowing clients to focus on fee-earning duties. With expertise in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, and Court of Protection matters, we offer tailored services including bills of costs, costs budgeting, and legal aid processing. Our commitment to a single point of contact ensures continuity and effective communication, while our in-house training programs keep clients informed on evolving legal standards. Founded on principles of unity and collaboration, we operate as an extension of our clients' teams, delivering robust advice and reliable service.Over 17 years, we have maintained our original values while adapting to industry changes, including the implementation of costs budgeting and digital billing systems. Our focus on accessibility, proactivity, and value addition has made us a trusted partner for law firms nationwide. We pride ourselves on delivering a 24/7 service for urgent matters and maintaining transparency in all operations. Our team's extensive experience, including over 25 years in legal costs for directors Martin Walsh and Christine Marsh, underscores our authority in the field. Client testimonials consistently highlight our efficiency, accuracy, and ability to simplify complex billing processes.
Services
Litigation Support
Private Client Costs
Court of Protection
Probate Services
Family Law Billing
Costs Budgeting
Legal Aid Processing
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of specialized expertise in legal cost management.
- Our team includes qualified Costs Lawyers and accredited professionals.
- We implement a patented process for costs recovery optimization.
- We provide 24/7 personalized client support for urgent matters.
- Our in-house training programs ensure compliance with evolving legal standards.
What people say
Hard-working, efficient
Speed of turnaround
Accuracy of work
Proven expertise
Personalized approach
Services
Litigation Support
Our Litigation Support service specializes in preparing detailed bills of costs for Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, and Clinical Negligence cases. We handle traditional three-column bills, phased bills, and modern electronic versions like Precedent S, ensuring compliance with evolving CPR regulations. Our team drafts costs budgets (Precedent H) and negotiation documents, providing comprehensive support from initial drafting to final assessment. With expertise in high-value cases and volume management, we offer preferential terms for large-scale work.
Court of Protection
We provide expert Court of Protection services, preparing Short Form and Detailed Electronic Bills of Costs for assessment by the SCCO. Our specialists handle deputyship applications, statutory wills, and gifting cases, offering advice on potential reductions to optimize billing. We manage submission processes to the SCCO, provide outcome analysis, and assist with appeals. Our team's deep understanding of COP complexities ensures maximum costs recovery while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
Probate Services
Our Probate Services focus on maximizing profitability through accurate costing of non-contentious and contentious Probate cases. We prepare Schedules of Costs and Narratives, identifying underestimated time entries to ensure fair compensation. For Inheritance Act claims, we provide detailed bill preparation and strategic advice. Our team also creates Costs Budgets in accordance with CPR guidelines, offering end-to-end support for complex probate matters while maintaining strict compliance with legal standards.
Costs Budgeting
Since 2013, we've been at the forefront of costs budgeting, preparing thousands of Precedent H documents across case types. Our service includes negotiation support, budget discussion reports (Precedent R), and attendance at CCMCs. We maintain continuous communication with clients to ensure effective monitoring of approved budgets. Our experts stay ahead of regulatory changes to guarantee compliance and optimal outcomes in budgeting processes for litigation matters.
Legal Aid Processing
We specialize in processing Legal Aid claims for Care, Family, Housing, and Immigration cases. Our team handles submissions to the Legal Aid Agency or Court using bulk upload facilities for CCMS matters. We manage the entire process from claim submission to payment, addressing queries and notifications on behalf of clients. Our expertise extends to High Cost Case Plans and Single Counsel/Advocate Case Plans, ensuring compliance with LAA guidelines while maximizing costs claims.
People
Martin Walsh
Managing Director
With nearly 25 years in legal costs, Martin specializes in high-value personal injury and clinical negligence claims. He oversees business development and client care while maintaining an active caseload. His leadership focuses on mentoring the team and driving innovation.
Christine Marsh
Private Client Director
Christine has 24+ years of experience in private client costs, specializing in Court of Protection matters. She delivers training to clients and speaks at conferences on costs assessment processes, combining her expertise with team leadership responsibilities.
Tom Brocklebank
Head of Litigation
As a Costs Lawyer with over 20 years' experience, Tom leads our litigation team. He specializes in drafting bills of costs, costs budgets, and negotiation documents for clinical negligence and civil litigation cases.
Julie Fitzpatrick
Head of Private Client
Julie has over 24 years in costs recovery, focusing on Court of Protection matters. She manages the private client team, trains new members, and handles a diverse caseload while providing expert advice on costs assessment.
Nicola Roberts
Senior Costs Draftsman
With 20+ years in legal aid and care matters, Nicola specializes in preparing high-cost case plans. Her expertise includes family legal aid billing and providing strategic cost management solutions for complex cases.
Questions
What legal cost services does Paramount offer?
We specialize in litigation support, Court of Protection bills, probate costing, costs budgeting, and legal aid processing across civil, family, and private client matters.
How do you handle complex Court of Protection cases?
Our experts prepare detailed electronic bills, deputyship applications, and statutory will costs while providing strategic advice to maximize recovery in these complex cases.
Can you assist with costs budgeting requirements?
Yes, we create Precedent H budgets, negotiation documents, and attend CCMCs while maintaining continuous client communication for effective budget management.
Do you provide training for legal professionals?
We offer CPD-compliant training on evolving costs rules, case law, and best practices to help clients stay ahead in the legal landscape.
What areas do you cover nationwide?
While based in Carlisle, we serve law firms across the UK with specialist costing services for litigation, private client, and family law matters.
How quickly can you process urgent matters?
Our 24/7 service handles urgent requests with rapid turnaround times, supported by experienced draftsmen available for immediate consultation.
