Drawing a Formal Bill of Cost:
Fee Structure: The fee is set at 11% of the total bill fees, plus an additional R4.00 per page for each copy.
No Fee Bill Option: Available upon request, this version lists only disbursements at the standard rate of R4.00 per page per copy.
Drawing an Informal Bill of Cost:
Non-Taxable Format: Charges a fee of 7% on the total bill fees, with an additional R4.00 per page for each copy. This format is designed for an accurate fee assessment without tax implications.
Drawing a Bill for Work Done on Behalf of the RAF (Road Accident Fund):
Special Format: The fee is 11% of the total bill, with half of this fee recoverable from the RAF.
Analysis and/or Opposition of a Bill:
Opposition Fee: 10% of the reduced amount of the bill. Preparation Costs: R1,000.00 per hour for analyzing the bill and drafting a Notice to Oppose.
Attending the Taxation of a Bill:
Taxation Fee: Either the fee set by the Taxing Master or R1,000.00 per hour if no fee is recoverable.
Settlement of a Bill:
Settlement Fee: 5% of the settlement total, or the fee for attendance if lower.
Preparing Bills:
Practice: Over decades, legal practitioners have relied on legal cost consultants for preparing bills for both Party and Party, and Attorney and Client scenarios, adhering to court rules across various jurisdictions.
Informal Bills: Useful for providing clients with a concise account of work done, or for determining costs for security or during settlement talks involving legal fees.
Opposing Bills:
Reality Check: Not all legal battles are won, leading to the need to handle bills from the opposing side. Right to Challenge: Clients have the right to challenge any part of a bill of costs, which can be legally complex. Our services are crucial in ensuring fairness in these disputes.
Attending Taxation:
Expert Panel: We have a team of experienced legal cost experts who can represent clients at taxation hearings at no additional cost.
