A balanced legal costs viewpoint obtained from extensive knowledge of both Claimant and Defendant litigation
Representation at detailed assessment hearings and
Cost and Case Management hearings by experienced advocates
Expert preparation of Bills of Costs, Costs Budgets,
Points of Dispute, Replies and costs negotiations
A reputation for accuracy, professionalism
and outstanding results
“I have been instructing Forest Costing Service for nearly 20 years.
They are superb, and everyone who I have recommended to utilise their services has without fail continued to instruct them. The reason for this is that they are extremely knowledgeable, and approachable, and have achieved fantastic results that have helped enormously with the recovery of fees, and increased cash flow. They are also held in high regard by their peers."
Robert Weston, Partner (top-tier Legal 500), MFG Solicitors, Kidderminster
"Forest costing are one of those few firms who provide strong customer service and knowledge coupled with professional, practical advice. Experts in the costs budgeting field.”
Roger Owen, Solicitor, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
“Excellent costs specialists who are experts in their field. Have worked with them on several interesting cases and their attention to detail and client care is second to none”
Gwynn Price-Rowlands, Barrister-at-Law 4 Kings Bench Walk, Temple, London
The first choice for all your legal costs needs
We are a highly reputable company of Law Costs Draftsmen based near Wolverhampton providing legal costs services to local Solicitors in the West Midlands and nationally.
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An experienced team, the complete solution
Clients who chose to use Forest Costing Service Ltd do so in the knowledge that we have gravitas to tackle their costs issues with skill, accuracy and confidence.
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Full civil law costing services
Forest Costing Service Ltd offer a full civil law costing service in respect of both Claimant and Defendant matters.
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ABOUT JAMES
What our clients say about our
Managing Director
“James Fisher has a very quick mind and speedily assesses how to deal with and head off the issues in a case”
“Fiercely good”
“James Fisher is a tenacious advocate”
“Always well prepared,
and with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the Rules and relevant case, he rightly earns the respect of the Court”
"James Fisher is a formidable advocate"
"Exceptionally knowledgeable"
“A very competent advocate”
Services we provide include ...
Bills of Costs
Costs Budgets
Points of Dispute
Negotiations
Detailed Assessment
Provisional Assessment
Costs Management
Replies
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“I have been instructing Forest Costing Service for nearly 20 years. They are superb, and everyone who I have recommended to utilise their services has without fail continued to instruct them. The reason for this is that they are extremely knowledgeable, and approachable, and have achieved fantastic results that have helped enormously with the recovery of fees, and increased cash flow. They are also held in high regard by their peers.”
Robert Weston,
Partner MFG Solicitors LLP
“Highly recommended, knowledgeable, first class service and always willing to help”
Graham Bird
Glaisyers Solicitors, Birmingham
“Excellent costs specialists who are experts in their field. Have worked with them on several interesting cases and their attention to detail and client care is second to none”
Gwynn Price-Rowlands,
Barrister-at-Law
4 Kings Bench Walk, Temple, London
“Efficient, approachable and ‘does what it says on the can”
Satish Jakhu, Partner,
Rubric Lois King Solicitors, Edgbaston
“Sensible, very approachable and always practical, Forest Costing are prepared to squeeze the pips for their client but still keep an eye on the overall outcome. I thoroughly recommend them”
Adam Tedstone,
Tedstone, George & Tedstone Solicitors, Penkridge
“Forest costing are one of those few firms who provide strong customer service and knowledge coupled with professional, practical advice. Experts in the costs budgeting field.”
Roger Owen,
Solicitor, Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
“James and Scott provide a first rate service, as they are clearly experts in their field. They are also very approachable, and will promptly handle on the spot costs queries, which is invaluable.”
Michael Wakeling, Partner,
Lodders Solicitors, Stratford-on-Avon
“I have used Forest Costing Service on both routine and very substantial Bills and Precedent H work. I have found them to be knowledgeable, helpful and efficient and would happily recommend them”
Steve Beasley,
Quality Solicitors CMHT, Walsall
“Forest Costing provide a friendly, personal and efficient service and are always ready to provide helpful suggestions about how to maximise costs recovery on assessment or flag up any issues of concern.”
Richard Ennis, Partner,
Rees Page Solicitors, Wolverhampton
“Following a 6 day Trial the High Court ordered a summary assessment of costs. To make things harder there was a split costs order and our time costs exceeded £600,000. Forest Costing Service prepared a bill for summary assessment on extremely short notice that was entirely compliant, with stunning accuracy.”
Patrick Tedstone, Managing Partner, ORJ Solicitors LLP, Stafford
“After the recent run of settlements for costs I would like to express our thanks. Forest Costing Service provide an exemplary service with excellent results. Your advice is always sound, practical and entirely focused on what is right for us as your client. That extra mile is always there and the service supplied in a professional manner by intelligent and pleasant people.”
Angela Manley, Director,
WH Law Ltd, Dudley
“Your firm provides a high quality service and you will always go “that extra mile” to satisfy the needs of your clients including us here at WH Law. The work you do is of a high quality. You and members of your team are always approachable, helpful and supportive. I am pleased to commend you to others who may wish to use your services and indeed I recommend you to many other lawyers who I meet.”
Michael Rogers,
Managing Director, WH Law Ltd
"I've used Forest Costing Service for several years now and have always found their whole team to be very professional, efficient and easy to deal with. James Fisher is exceptionally knowledgeable and helpful and is always happy to offer support on the end of the line."
Helen Gough, Solicitor,
MFG Solicitors LLP, Worcester
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