Unfair charging method

I’ve just reduced a Claimant’s claim for costs of £147,776.24 to £75,000 and submitted my invoice for £153.40 plus VAT.

I should be charging on a % savings basis.


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6 responses to “Unfair charging method”

  1. abcde avatar
    abcde

    nice self plug

    one wonders how much was down to simple rates and success fees

  2. Annon avatar
    Annon

    An interesting posting from Simon and an excellent result.

    He obviously didn`t read what must have been a large client file.

    Was that wise?

  3. Anon avatar
    Anon

    I would guess you are working on an hourly rate and have settled this well before Points of Dispute?

    Cases like this are fantastic for % of saving agreements but sometimes you do get the smaller ones that require extensive work and end up putting you at a loss! So maybe that’s a saving grace?

  4. Icarus avatar
    Icarus

    Ahmed v Powell anyone?…

    Think that was probably Simon’s point.

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    Anonymous

    I like to describe myself as ”reassuringly expensive”

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    Anonymous

    Many years ago, pre Ahmed, we reduced a bill from £655,000 to £60,000 and we charged 15% of saving. Oh they were happy days!!!! Simon u really must increase your charge out rate! Now tell us about the ones you lost and cost your clients dearly!!

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