- Industry recognised vulnerable client experts
- Bill drawing service for deputies
- 95% recovery rate on bills of costs
- Professional, efficient and dedicated service
Specialist Court of Protection Costs Consultancy and Bill Drawing Service
JE Bennett Law is a dedicated vulnerable client law firm, which specialises in Court of Protection and vulnerable client law. We are Legal 500 ranked and Lexcel Accredited.
We offer a costs consultancy and bill drawing service for Deputies and currently achieve an average of 95% recovery on our bills of costs. The costs team at JE Bennett Law has many years’ experience of maximising costs recovery in our specialist field of Court of Protection.
Why Choose JE Bennett Law?
• We typically achieve 95% costs recovery
• We offer a consultancy service pre-assessment to ensure maximum costs recovery and a detailed analysis of the assessed bill to ensure future enhanced assessments.
• Charges are based at your grade D hourly rate but limited to a maximum of 5% of profit costs, and you will not be charged any more than the Court will allow upon assessment
• We offer a specialist, bespoke service with a fast turnaround and attention to detail
To take advantage of this service:
Send us your files, the deputyship order and details of the fee earners and their grades to ben@jebennettlaw.co.uk. We will then prepare the bill and return it to you for you to send to the Senior Courts Costs Office for assessment. A time recording printout is also helpful in determining whether a short form bill of costs or a detailed 3 column bill is required.
What Our Clients Say
The Legal 500 Editorial Testimonials 2021
'Highly professional service at a fair price. An experienced and user-friendly team'
Legal 500 Editorial Testimonial 2021 – The JE Bennett Law Team
'A very strong team ethic as the practice has developed over the last few years. Jane Bennett is a leading industry figure, with a strong business acumen built upon excellent client care. Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby is a rising star of the team'
Legal 500 Editorial Testimonial 2021 – Jane Bennett
'Jane Bennett is always prompt and deals with instructions efficiently. She is helpful and approachable. I value her professionalism and turnaround times in cases where things can be a bit last minute. Jane always delivers for us.'
Legal 500 Editorial Testimonial 2021 – Richard Shearing
'Richard is very practically involved with his clients. He is highly respected by clients and professionals alike. Richard is very approachable and is obviously highly skilled and knowledgeable'
Legal 500 Editorial Testimonial 2021 – Lorna Halfpenny-Beeby
'Lorna is infectiously passionate about promoting independence and is happy to think outside the box in ensuring her clients have access to the necessary support and rehabilitation services. Her approach is one of someone highly skilled in her field. Lorna remains professional at all times and nothing seems too much'
Carol Kendall, Case Manager
"I am a Case Manager. I would highly recommend Jemma Cahan. She has a professional yet personable and compassionate manner. Communication was excellent with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the client and their individual circumstances."
Harry Trusted, Barrister
Jemma (Cahan) is a first-class solicitor who can be relied upon to do her very best for those she represents.
Tony Stanger, Head of Large Loss, Ageas Insurance
Jane is a true expert in this specialised area of the law. Thoroughly recommend her.
Jonathon Clement, Partner, CL Medilaw
I have worked with Jane on numerous high value complex brain injury cases over the years. Her expert witness reports are clear, well written and are well liked by counsel.
Stephen Grime KC, Deans Court Chambers
Jane is easy to work with and can always be relied upon to give a sensible opinion on points of difficulty.
Richard Hartley KC, Cobden House Chambers
I have worked with Jane on many cases. She invariably brings expertise and experience... I value her input whatever her role in a case and would unhesitatingly recommend her as experienced, skilful and extremely competent in all that she does.
Sara Mir, Partner, DWF Law LLP
I would, unhesitatingly, recommend working with Jane and her team.
Francis, APD Law
"We recognise the need for specialists who are professional and reliable so are always happy to refer to JE Bennett Law for expert witness work."
Ian McKendrick, Frenkel Topping
JE Bennett Law speak in a language that clients and families understand and adapt their style to the individual circumstances presented. It was no surprise that Jane won the honour of obtaining panel status for the Court of Protection, which many firms failed to do. This means that she now attracts recommendations from other solicitors across the UK too. Jane can also be found fronting expert panels for other deputies helping to answer more complex questions.
James Sheedy, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Having referred cases for appointment of a Deputy we have found JE Bennett Law to be helpful, reliable and flexible in the way that they have worked with us
Ian McKendrick, Frenkel Topping
I have worked with Jane and the team on a number of matters involving vulnerable clients and their families and I am very happy to recommend JE Bennett Law to any of my clients. The entire team at JEB are very personable, professional and take great care with the individual needs of each client. They are quick to respond and I have first hand experience and feedback from clients and families about the positive impact that Jane and the team have had in helping to change their lives for the better, often under extremely difficult and emotional circumstances.
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JE Bennett Law is a Limited company incorporated in England and Wales (No.7875908), and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (No.565975). VAT No. 137814893