We run the taxation processon behalf of the attorney and make it as “hassle-free” as possible
Our services include:
Collecting from and delivering files to your offices
The contents of your files are handled with the utmost care and confidentiality to give you peace of mind
Drafting Bill of Costs
Our professional legal cost consultants are proficient in preparing and drafting Bills of Costs with the necessary precision, skill and accuracy
Taxation of Bills of Costs
Our cost consultants are experienced in assisting and attending to taxations in the Higher, Lower and Appeal Courts
Opposing Bills of Costs
Our cost consultants are experienced in assisting to oppose or opposing taxations in the Higher, Lower and Appeal Courts
Negotiations to achieve settlements in our client’s best interest
Our objective is to settle the Bill of Cost, where possible, to save our clients unnecessary fees in the process
Establishing of security; and Drafting of office accounts to own clients.
Our fee structure is in accordance with the provisions and fee structures found in the Uniform Rules of the Magistrates’ Court and the High Court.
Fees for a non - urgent basis:
This is done in an attempt to assist clients and make the employment of a cost consultant more cost effective. We offer a more reasonable drawing free than the standard drawing fee in the industry.
Fees on an urgent basis
Should a bill need to be drafted within a week of receiving instructions, the drawing fee is calculated in terms of Rule 70 of the Uniform Rules of Court and the structure is as follows:
Fees for drawing a Bill of Cost
11% of the fees drafted
Fees for attending taxation
11% of the first R10 000,006% of the second R10 000,003% of the balance
Fees for opposing a Bill of Cost
10% of the savings on the completed allocator after taxation, i.e. 10% of the difference between completed untaxed allocator and completed taxed allocator.
We have an individualised drawing and attendance fee arrangement with each of our clients which is best suited for each work relationship.
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