This document provides information about P I Costing Limited, a firm that specializes in personal injury costs law. They offer a range of costing services including drafting bills of costs, negotiations, advocacy for detailed assessments, and consultancy. They aim to maximize costs recovery for clients in a fast and flexible manner. The document outlines their values of trust, teamwork, customer focus, enthusiasm, and excellence. It also provides details on their services and contact information.

1. P I Costing
The Solicitor’s Solicitor

2. Who We Are
P I Costing Limited are a professional firm of Solicitors' Costs Lawyers and Costs Consultants specialising in
Civil Litigation claims, including Personal Injury ranging from Catastrophic Injury to Clinical Negligence and
Court of Protection matters as well as Professional Negligence and Commercial cases.
We were established in 1996 and pride ourselves in being able to offer the best cost maximisation service
available in the shortest possible time.
We offer a complete range of Costing Services, are always happy to tailor our service to the demands of
our Clients' practices and aim to be flexible and approachable whilst providing the highest level of
professional service.
• Claimant Only
• Fast Turnaround
• Statements and Estimates of costs turned around urgently
• Regular updates are provided
• Free file collection service
• Experienced advocates to attend Detailed Assessment

3. Our Values
Trust We will always demonstrate high standards of integrity, trust, openness and respect for
others. We commit to abiding by all Rules, Regulations and Procedures within the
Workplace, demonstrating loyalty to our Company and leading by example. We will work
as appropriate role models to each other and uphold the principle of Confidentiality both
within and outside of the Company
Teamwork We are all approachable and promote good relationships between all Departments of the
Firm; we will continue to embrace this principle. We will continue to improve our team
performance and promote an attitude of willingness to get the job done. We will all be fair
with one another and work together to resolve any conflicts quickly. We will put aside
personal agendas, prejudices and understand each other’s roles. We pledge as a
Company to empower others to perform by effective team briefing and internal
communication
We have a duty to build and maintain Client relationships and we will achieve this by
Customer
continually striving to improve our Products and Services. We actively use Key
Focus Performance Indicators to measure and improve our focus and will continue to do so. We
will be flexible and tailor our service to meet our Clients’ demands. We will manage our
relationships with our Clients and use effective feedback mechanisms

4. Our Values
Enthusiasm We will display a positive attitude at all times, being ambitious, motivated and flexible in
every task we undertake. We will manage our time effectively and promote and maintain
a Work Life Balance in accordance with this Firm’s Work Life Balance Policy
Excellence We are obligated to focus on Quality at all times. We will achieve excellence by
upholding this and promoting efficiency within our Team. We will be both professional
and confident in demanding situations and take responsibility for our own actions,
understanding that in doing so we are helping the Company to achieve excellence. We
will all help nurture an environment that encourages others to excel
"Proactive, keep to deadlines and understand our business needs."
Clinical Negligence Partner, Shoosmiths

5. Services
Personal Injury Drafting Bills of Costs
Clinical Negligence Court of Protection
Advocacy Negotiation
Group Litigation Commercial
Consultancy Courier Collection
Training
We also provide useful updates via email newsletter regarding
important decisions and changes in legislation. You can
subscribe on our wesbite and browse the archive of previous
publications.

6. Services
Personal Injury We deal with all aspects of complex personal injury costs from large value
catastrophic injury including brain and spinal injuries, to serious RTA.
With the changes brought about by the Jackson reforms it is more important
than ever that Practitioners are able to maximise their costs recovery under
the new regime, and release lock up in the shortest possible time.
We are committed to maximising costs recovery for Claimant Solicitors and
adding value to their bottom line. We ensure all our Costs Consultants are
fully trained in the CPR and relevant case law, as well as retainer issues and
correct wording of costs orders/settlement agreements.
Commercial Our senior Costs Lawyers are on hand to deal with costs in commercial
cases. We appreciate that these cases are often complex in nature and
therefore we provide full and informative narratives with the Bills of Costs
to assist in maximising costs recovery.

7. Services
Clinical Negligence We have a dedicated team experienced in preparing detailed Bills of Costs for
all types of Clinical Negligence claims including cases involving birth injury,
cancer misdiagnosis, cerebral palsy, erbs palsy, obstetrics, gynaecology
claims, neurological negligence claims, paediatrics, urology, orthopaedic
surgery and claims arising from Coroners Inquests.
In complex cases involving high levels of costs, as well as cases involving
separate liability and quantum trials, we understand that cash flow can be an
issue. We are pro-active in seeking and obtaining interim payments on behalf
of our clients whether during the claim itself when quantum is ongoing, or as
part of the detailed assessment proceedings. We are happy to advise on the
correct wording of any agreements/orders relating to liability issues to ensure
there is no undue delay in obtaining costs.
The team are experienced in costing Inter Partes and CLS funded claims, and
are well versed in client care to ensure all dealings with clients, third parties
and Defendants are respectful, efficient and compliant.

8. Services
Advocacy P I Costing Limited have a dedicated team of skilled Advocates who have
experience in conducting Detailed Assessments in County Courts throughout
England and Wales as well as the Senior Court Costs Office. They will ensure
that all cases are carefully risk assessed so that the decision to proceed to
Detailed Assessment is a considered one. You will be provided with full advice
as to the matters in issue.
If we are negotiating on your Bill then the Detailed Assessment department will
work closely with our Negotiations department to ensure all matters are
considered as offers are received.
We are also happy to accept instructions to prepare Points of Dispute or
Replies, willing to provide written advice on offers and to conduct Joint
Meetings, where you have been ordered by the Court to narrow the issues.
Once the decision to proceed is taken then we will ensure that a strong line is
taken and that there is a willingness to fight all the way to the hearing, unless
substantially improved offers are made.
We are happy to accept instructions on an Agency Basis from other Costs
Consultants or from Solicitors for whom we have not prepared the Bill or
Points of Dispute.

9. Services
Group Litigation Costs in group litigation cases can be inherently problematic and involve
complex issues or difficulties relating to apportionment. Our senior Costs
Lawyers are experienced in dealing with this specialist area of Personal Injury
and Clinical Negligence costs and are able to provide detailed, properly
apportioned Bills of Costs to assist in maximising the costs recovery and
simplifying the detailed assessment process as much as possible.
Consultancy Not only can we provide you with the costing solution to secure the maximum
recovery, we can also provide you with strategic advice at every key stage of the
costing process including preparation of estimates, advice on budgeting and
security for costs.
To avoid any pitfalls in recovering costs, it is important to make sure a valid
retainer is in place and that proper advice is given by Practitioners to the lay client
in relation to funding. There may also be circumstances where a retainer may
need to be changed or a new agreement entered into, which can need careful
wording to ensure all costs remain recoverable.
We are happy to advise on any retainer documents and costs issues at any stage
of the claim, from outset to conclusion.
We are also on hand to advise at every stage of the negotiation and Detailed
Assessment process, including applications for interim payments and any
preliminary issues.

10. Services
Negotiation For many the frustrations and delays solicitors experience means that they either
accept offers that are too low or fail to put sufficient pressure on the Paying Party
to progress the claim.
At P I Costing we have a dedicated team who are wholly familiar with the tactics
employed by Paying Parties' representatives and know when to take a harsh line
and when to be flexible. We have a reputation for standing our ground.
We will provide you with advice from the outset as to the steps we intend to take
and the amounts we feel are reasonable. We also ensure that you are updated
as the case progresses, including providing regular Management reports as to
the progression of your files.
Our negotiators have a moderate case load. That means that they have the time
to devote to each file to ensure that the claim is progressed rapidly to conclusion.
We like to enter Service Level Agreements so that each client has an agreed
work flow, which provides a guarantee as to the timescales within which we
operate.
However, this does not take away from the individual approach taken to each
case, it merely ensures that you can have confidence as to the steps being taken
to recover your costs.

11. Services
Drafting Bills of Costs PI Costing Limited have an excellent team of experienced specialist Costs
Consultants who pride themselves on the quality of the Bills that they produce.
We work hard to ensure that the Bill of Costs demonstrates the reasonableness
and proportionality of your costs. In particular we pay detailed attention to
ensuring that each Bill contains a full explanation of the work that you have had
to undertake and the reasons for it. Our sizeable and flexible team means that
we are able to offer a rapid turnaround. In routine matters this is 7 working days.
In larger cases this is obviously increased, but work will commence on every file
within 5 days of receipt and, if required, a date when the Bill will be completed
can be provided on receipt of instructions. We also offer an urgent 24 hour
turnaround for Statements of Costs for Listing Questionnaires, Allocation
Questionnaires, Infant Approval hearings or application hearings.
We will also always provide our advice on any retainer issues, including in
relation to the enforceability of your Conditional Fee Agreement or recoverabilty
of Additional Liabilities. We can also provide our advice on suggested levels of
settlement at the time the Bill is prepared.
Charges are either on the basis of a percentage of profit costs or the hourly rate
depending on the preference of the client. A courier delivery service is available
for the safe and secure transport of your files, including tracked files, and we
are also on the DX network.

12. Services
Court of Protection We are experienced in preparing both short form and detailed Bills of Costs
in Court of Protection matters. We are also happy to advise in respect of
fixed costs and any issues relating to costs generally, including how to
maximise costs in Court of Protection cases and proper wording of costs
provisions in the First General Order.
We act for a number of firms preparing general management Bills of Costs
on an annual basis.
Courier Collection At PI Costing we offer a free courier collection service to collect
and return files from your offices. To arrange a courier to collect
your items, please call or click the button on our site and
complete the form presented.
We will contact you to confirm the details.
"I just wanted to say what a joy it is to deal with you as you are always so
cheerful and your service so good."
Partner, Atteys Sheffield.

13. Training and Events
PI Costing Limited believes that the key to maximising costs is for Solicitors and their Costs advisors to
act together to ensure that as much as legitimately possible is recovered from Paying Parties. A key part
of that is ensuring that our clients are fully up to date with all costs issues. In modern litigation it is
essential that the fee earner is focused on costs throughout the lifetime of the case.
Our Senior Costs Consultants and Costs Lawyers regularly speak at events and conferences throughout
the UK on all costs related topics including recent updates, case law, file management issues and
changes to the rules and regulations.
We are also able to provide bespoke in house training sessions to both our clients and potential clients,
which are especially useful as they address specific matters that we have noticed from working on their
files.
PI Costing Limited is an SRA Accredited CPD Training Provider.
If you would like PI Costing to attend your organisation to deliver some bespoke costs training, please
contact Katherine Powell on 01302 343666 or email katherine.powell@picosting.co.uk to discuss
arrangements.
Visit our Blog to see an up-to-date list of events.

14. Corporate Partnerships
Back Up was founded in 1986 by the former British and European
Freestyle Champion and James Bond stunt double Mike Nemesvary,
whose life was devastated when he broke his neck during a training
session. Despite being paralysed from the shoulders down, Mike was
determined to get back to the life he enjoyed. Back Up was initially
set up to offer ski courses for those affected by spinal cord injury. In
1988, the charity formed a partnership with The Calvert Trust and
began to expand its courses to challenge and empower people to get
back up to a place they were at before their accident
Back Up's vision is: A world where people with a spinal cord injury can realise their
full potential.
Back Up's mission is to: • Inspire people affected by spinal cord injury to transform their
lives.
• Challenge perceptions of disability.
• Deliver services that build confidence and independence and
offer a supportive
Back Up's values include: Passion. Excellence. Respect. Fun. Enabling. Challenge. Integration.

15. Corporate Partnerships
Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) is the independent charity which promotes better patient
safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident. A 'medical accident' is
where avoidable harm has been caused as a result of treatment or failure to treat appropriately. AvMA
believes that whatever the cause of a medical accident, the people affected deserve explanations,
support, and where appropriate, compensation. Furthermore, we all deserve to know that the necessary
steps will be taken to prevent similar accidents being repeated.
AvMA provide free and confidential advice and support to people affected by medical accidents, via our
helpline and casework service and can refer to our panel of specialist clinical negligence solicitors or
other sources of support where appropriate.
HELPLINE: 0845 123 2352 (Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm)

16. Useful Information
Success Fees
12.50% RTA claims including any accident involving the use of a vehicle on a road or public place.
(Accidents in works or commercial vehicles including loading and unloading fall under this
section even if the Claimant's employer is at fault), also including passengers travelling on,
boarding or alighting Public Service Vehicles (Buses).
25.00% For claims that arise from an employer's negligence except Disease Claims involving
exposure to asbestos, claims relating to psychiatric injury, or claims relating to repetitive
strain injury and upper limb disorders caused by vibration.
27.50% Claims that arise from a disease caused by an employer's negligence involving exposure to
asbestos.
62.50% Any industrial disease case excluding those arising from exposure to asbestos, psychiatric
injury caused by work related psychological stress and work related upper limb disorder, but
including those disorders caused by hand/arm vibration.
100.00% If the claim arises from stress or other psychological disease caused an employer's
negligence, including repetitive strain injury, but excluding upper limb disorders caused by
vibration.

17. Meet the Team
The Pegasus Team
The AdminTeam
Jacqui Easton, Receptionist
Sara Ripley, John Clifton, Sarah Hope, Jenny Cawthorne, Kayleigh Bryan (team manager), Kerry Deakes.
Shannon Hartin, Pegasus Team Admin Assistant
Laura Bathgate, Senior Administrator
Lucy Harvey, Negotiations Admin Assistant
Sammy Fretwell, Admin Assistant

18. Contact Us
HEAD OFFICE LONDON OFFICE
Tel: 08458 72 76 78 Tel: 08458 72 76 78
Fax: 08458 72 76 74 Fax: 08458 72 76 74
P I Costing Ltd P I Costing Ltd
Robson House Office 36
4 Regent Terrace 88-90 Hatton Garden
South Parade Holborn
Doncaster London
DN1 2EE EC1N 8PN
"Personal contact, with first class service"
Personal Injury Partner, Atherton Godfrey