Since 13th July 2020 providers can now claim up to 4 POA in a 12 month period (an increase from 2).
The mandatory transition to the LAA assessing claims which previously required Court Assessed BIlls has been set as 17th August 2020. From this date all claims must be su...
The Legal Aid Agency have recently published guidance which confirms that legal aid court bills will no longer be assessed by the courts and will move across to the Legal Aid Agency (save in relation to matters with inter partes costs orders that require a 6 column bill...
The LAA have recently sent out notification to remind Legal Aid firms to make the most of the Payment On Account options to assist with Cash Flow in Civil cases. With the current social distancing measures in place, this is likely to impact your business in some capacit...
The LAA have provided updating data regarding the reasons why costs claims are being rejected when submitted by firms. At Kutter Walters we pride ourselves on our ability to ensure that claims are submitted correctly the first time, resulting in quicker payments for ou...
1. Following the publication of National Guidance published by the President of the Family Division on
19 March 2020 (which can be found here: https://www.judiciary.uk/announcements/covid-19-national-guidance-for-the-family-court-message-from-president-of-the-family-divi...
