Case Study
File Review & Bill Preparation
Conducted a detailed review of the case file and prepared a comprehensive Bill of Costs, covering professional legal fees, counsels’ fees and expert witness costs.
Case Overview
Roarty & Co. were engaged by a client to efficiently and effectively deal with the legal costs arising from their work in dealing with a significant and complex case successfully brought on behalf of the Plaintiff. The case was legally and medically complex and the care needs of the Plaintiff included provision for the construction of a specially designed residence. Damages in the range of eight figures were ultimately secured.
Case Type
Medical Negligence – Injury at Birth.
Key Challenges
✔︎ Necessary to consider a large and difficult file.
✔︎ Extensive legal work required assessment from a legal costs perspective, including reviewing the Solicitor’s work on liability and causation and having the Plaintiff’s injuries and care needs assessed.
✔︎ Securing the best possible settlement for the client’s legal costs entitlement considering all the complexities of the case.
Actions Taken
Negotiation
Negotiated to secure appropriate legal fees to properly remunerate for work done. Providing detailed advices on negotiated costs, given specific instructions that prevailed.
Client Coordination
Minimizing client involvement to specific approvals and queries, ensuring efficient case management.
Case Outcome
Favorable Settlement
Secured a favourable settlement for legal fees, surpassing client expectations. Reducing delay and unnecessary exposure to our client.
Avoided Adjudication
Avoided proceeding to adjudication reducing additional costs and delay for the client.
Reduced Client Workload
Allowed the client to focus on their practice with minimal disruption.
56%
Solicitors Fees
Key Takeaways
Professional Expertise
Demonstrated expertise in managing extensive legal costs, delivering significant value to the client.
Effective Negotiation
Roarty & Co. demonstrated substantial value by ensuring maximum fee recovery efficiently by engaging in negotiations to secure a favourable conclusion to the litigation file.
Client-Centric Approach
Reduced client workload while ensuring top-quality outcomes.
Services Provided
by Roarty & Co.
✔︎ Legal Costs Accountancy
✔︎ Litigation Support
✔︎ Adjudication & Taxation of Costs
✔︎ Cost Management
✔︎ Consultancy Services
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