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Points of Dispute & Replies
Points of Dispute & Replies Services | SPH Costs
Looking for expert help with Points of Dispute, Replies to Points of Dispute, or challenging a bill of costs?
At SPH Costs, we specialise in delivering clear, accurate, and strategic costs drafting services for solicitors, law firms, and litigants in civil litigation. Our goal is simple: achieve the best possible outcome on costs while ensuring full compliance with the CPR and the latest case law.
Specialist Points of Dispute Drafting
Our Points of Dispute (POD) service is designed to support clients in challenging bills of costs effectively and proportionately. We provide detailed, legally grounded arguments that strengthen your position at every stage of the costs process.
What’s Included in Our POD Service:
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Full technical review of the bill of costs - Identifying excessive or unreasonable items, disproportionate time entries, duplicated work, and unrecoverable costs.
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Precisely drafted Points of Dispute - Clear, concise PODs fully compliant with Practice Direction 47 and best practice guidelines.
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Use of up-to-date case law and CPR rules -Strengthening every challenge with relevant authorities to maximise reductions.
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Expert handling of inter partes costs, fixed recoverable costs, and high-value disputes - Including post-April 2023 FRC reforms, clinical negligence, personal injury, commercial litigation, and more.
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Fast turnaround options - Ideal when deadlines are approaching or urgent PODs are required.
Replies to Points of Dispute
When your bill of costs is challenged, our expert Replies to Points of Dispute ensure your claims are fully defended and properly justified. We focus on clarity, proportionality, and authoritative arguments to protect your recoverable costs
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Our Replies Service Provides:
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Thorough assessment of the served PODs - Exposing weak objections, incorrect assumptions, and unsupported challenges.
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Strategic, well-structured Replies - Crafted to reinforce your entitlement and present the strongest possible case.
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Detailed reliance on relevant case authorities - Supporting your position with accurate legal reasoning.
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Enhanced negotiation and assessment readiness - Designed to improve your standing during settlement discussions or detailed assessment.
Why Choose SPH Costs for Points of Dispute & Replies?
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Specialist law costs expertise across civil litigation
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Proven results in reducing and defending bills of costs
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Transparent, competitive pricing with no hidden fees
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Responsive service with quick communication
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Accurate, CPR-compliant drafting every time
We work with solicitors, costs lawyers, and fee earners nationwide, delivering high-quality costs drafting tailored to the needs of each case.
Ready to get started?
Click the Upload Your File button now and let us take on your costs workload. Prefer to talk first? Call Andrew Armson on 01772 435550 or email him at: aa@sphcosts.com and we’ll arrange a no-obligation discussion about your matter.
FAQ
What are Points of Dispute in legal costs?
Points of Dispute are the formal objections made to a bill of costs. They challenge the reasonableness, proportionality, or recoverability of the costs claimed.
How long do I have to serve Points of Dispute?
You normally have 21 days from service of the bill of costs to serve Points of Dispute, unless the parties agree an extension.
What are Replies to Points of Dispute?
Replies are the receiving party’s formal response to the objections made in the PODs. They clarify the bill, defend items claimed, and reinforce entitlement.
Can SPH Costs prepare Points of Dispute for urgent deadlines?
Yes — urgent instructions are accepted, and fast-turnaround Points of Dispute can be drafted when deadlines are approaching.
Do I need a costs lawyer to challenge a bill of costs?
A qualified costs specialist significantly strengthens your position. SPH Costs provides CPR-compliant drafting and strategic advice throughout the dispute process.