The fees set out above cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:-
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Taking your initial instructions, reviewing the papers and advising you on merits and likely compensation (this is likely to be revisited throughout the matter and subject to change);
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Entering into pre-claim conciliation where this is mandatory to explore whether settlement can be reached; Preparing claim or response;
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Reviewing and advising on claim or response from other party;
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Exploring settlement and negotiating settlement throughout the process;
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Preparing and considering a Schedule of Loss;
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Preparing for and attending a Preliminary Hearing;
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Exchanging documents with the other party and agreeing a bundle of documents;
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Taking witness statements, drafting statements and agreeing their content with witnesses;
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Preparing bundle of documents;
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Reviewing and advising on the other party’s witness statements;
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Agreeing a List of Issues, a Chronology and/or Cast List;
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Preparing and attending Final Hearing, including instructions to Counsel
The stages set out above are an indication and if some of the stages above are not required, the fee will be reduced. You may wish to handle the claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages. This can also be arranged on your individual needs.