Court of Protection Costs – Back to Basics

In this training session Paul Cruickshanks of A&M Bacon takes us Back to Basics and takes us through an overview of the COP costs assessment process. Included in the session will be top tips on how to present time records and information to be included in attendance notes to maximise costs recovery with a focus on saving your valuable time. We’ll take a look at the pitfalls and common errors to be avoided along with a summary of the time recording basics.

Training details

Discover invaluable top tips on optimizing costs recovery by presenting time records effectively and enhancing attendance notes with key information, all while saving your precious time.

This session will cover

  • Form and content of the bills of costs
  • Overview of the assessment process and basis of assessment
  • Basics of time recording
  • How to best present your time records and attendance notes
  • Pitfalls and common errors to be avoided

Training facilitators

Presenter A&M Bacon

Paul is a Court of Protection Costs Recovery specialist at A&M Bacon since June 2018. He began his career as a costs negotiator for personal injury in 2002. Paul drafts bills of costs, appeal letters, and provides training and guidance to clients. He aims to maximise client recovery while being fair to the protected party.

Host Frenkel Topping Limited

Alison joined Frenkel Topping in 2006 as a senior consultant and later transitioned into focusing on expert witness work and training. As head of training, she contributes to business development by delivering presentations, supporting consultants, and organising events. Alison holds multiple qualifications in financial planning and a Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Rehabilitation and Social Welfare.

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