Reduce Excessive Claimant Legal Fees – Specialist Costs Lawyers

Nationwide Service for Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities

Protect Public Funds with Expert Costs Lawyers

Across England & Wales, Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities are being presented with excessive and disproportionate legal fee claims from Claimant solicitors. These excessive costs place unnecessary pressure on already-stretched public budgets and often go unchallenged simply because in-house teams lack the time or specialist cost expertise.

We are Qualified Costs Lawyers, authorised to:

Go on the court record
Conduct the case on your behalf
Handle all costs litigation directly
Represent Housing Associations, Local & Police Authority in negotiations, provisional assessment, and detailed assessment hearings nationwide

We don’t just advise — we take full control of the costs case from start to finish.

Helping Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities Challenge Excessive Fees

Legal cost claims routinely arise in cases involving:

Housing disrepair
Personal injury
Social care and SEND matters
Data breach/GDPR
Planning, highways, or environmental disputes
Contractual or commercial claims
Judicial review

Claimant solicitors frequently submit bills that include:

Excessive hourly rates
Duplicate entries
Unnecessary or inflated work
Administrative tasks billed at solicitor rates
Overstated disbursements (counsel, experts, engineers, medicals)
Poor or missing evidence

Without a specialist challenge, Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities often end up paying far more than is reasonable.

Our Specialist Service for Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities

1. Forensic Cost Analysis

As Qualified Costs Lawyers, we scrutinise every line of the Claimant’s bill, identifying:

Inflated hourly rates
Over-recorded or duplicated time
Work not necessary or proportionate
Incorrect fee earner grades
Unreasonable disbursements
Non-compliance with CPR and Pre-Action Protocols

2. Formal Challenge & Expert Cost Arguments

We prepare a detailed challenge referencing:

Civil Procedure Rules (CPR)
Guideline Hourly Rates (GHCR)
Relevant case law
Proportionality principles
Public sector–specific considerations

You receive fully drafted Points of Dispute, correspondence, and negotiation strategies ready for immediate use.

3. We Go on the Court Record

As regulated Costs Lawyers, we can:

Act as your legal representative
Go on the Court Record in costs proceedings
File & Serve all necessary documents
Conduct all litigation steps
Represent the Housing Associations, Local & Police Authority at assessment hearings

This provides Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities with a complete, end-to-end outsourced costs service.

4. Negotiation & Settlement

We negotiate directly with Claimant Solicitors to:

Reduce costs substantially
Remove unreasonable or unsupported entries
Resolve matters quickly and efficiently.

5. Provisional & Detailed Assessment Representation

Where needed, we manage:

Provisional assessment proceedings
Detailed assessment hearings
Preparing and responding to Points of Dispute

All handled for you, by qualified experts.

Typical Savings for Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities

Our work consistently achieves:

30–100% reductions in claimed costs
Removal of inflated rates and disbursements
Significant budget protection across departments
Faster and more predictable settlements

Every reduction translates directly into public funds saved.

Why Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities Trust Us

Qualified, regulated Costs Lawyers
Authorised to conduct litigation and appear in court
Deep expertise in claimant-side cost challenges
Fast turnaround and clear pricing
Reduced workload for in-house legal teams
Proven results across a wide spectrum of public-sector claims for over 30 years.

Our team includes highly respected advocates such as Andrew Armson, known for his proactive approach and exceptional client support.

Client Testimonial

"SPH offer a swift and professional service, with regular updates. The way the matters are handled gives me confidence that we are getting the best outcomes for our clients. Andrew Armson is a very proactive costs advocate. He provides excellent advice, which is greatly appreciated by his instructing solicitors and clients alike." - Local Authority Solicitor, Manchester.

This feedback reflects the level of expertise and service we bring to every Local Authority we represent.

Imaginative & Flexible Fee Structures

We understand that Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities need certainty, value, and transparency.

That’s why we offer imaginative fee structures designed to support public-sector budgeting, including:

Fixed-fee reviews
Blended or capped fees
Menu-based pricing
Success-linked structures (where appropriate)
Subscription/retainer models for high-volume work
Project-based pricing for specific claim types

Our aim is simple:

Give Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities predictable, cost-effective support without compromising on quality.

Common Issues We Successfully Challenge

Hourly rates far above GHCR
Excessive time spent on routine tasks
Partner-level billing for paralegal-level work
Inflated medical, expert, or counsel fees
Block or vague time entries
Claims disproportionate to case value
Non-compliance with costs rules or protocols

If it doesn’t look reasonable, we can almost always reduce it.

A Simple, Streamlined Process

Send us the bill, N260, or cost schedule
We provide a free initial review within 48 hours
We go on the court record (if required)
We challenge, negotiate, and conduct the case
You pay only what is reasonable and proportionate

Protect Your Budget. Strengthen Your Position. Challenge Excessive Fees.

Housing Associations, Local & Police Authorities must safeguard public money — and we make sure you only pay what is justified.

📩 Request a Free Cost Review - Email or call us,
📞 Book a consultation for your Authority

Speak directly to a Costs Lawyer - Andrew Armson - 01772 435550 or email aa@sphcosts.com

Qualified Costs Lawyers. Court-ready. Public-sector focused. Proven results.

Nationwide Costs Lawyers & Draftsmen