About Kirby Costing Services

History

Kirby Costing Services (Law Costs Draftsmen) is the successor to Kirby-Hulme, which was established in August 1991 by Geoff Hulme and Andrew Kirby (Andrew commenced preparing Bills of Costs in 1983 and Geoff in 1986). Expansion was rapid, the business growing purely via word of mouth. Within 18 months the two partner/one part-time secretary business had grown to twenty staff. The business continues to attract a high volume of work, by reputation alone and not by advertising.

We appreciate that to meet the demands of modern litigation, Law Costs Draftsmen firms such as ours must offer a complete service. This extends beyond preparing bills and, as well as our dedicated negotiating service, we also encourage our clients to contact us if they have any queries relating to cost issues.

Departments

KCS is divided into the following departments:

Civil Litigation, including Bills for both Detailed and Summary Assessment

Judicial Reviews

Multi-party actions/Generic

Family proceedings including Care

Criminal work including Magistrates, Crown, Court of Appeal and House of Lords

Court of Protection

Solicitor/Client Bills of Costs

Advice on lodgement of Bills of Costs

Points of Dispute

Replies to Points of Dispute

Assessment Hearings

Completion of Bills of Costs following Assessment

Completion of Legal Aid Assessment Certificates following Assessment

Completion of CLS Claim 1 forms following Court Assessment

Costs negotiations