Services & Objectives

• Preparation of bills, written submissions, objections, etc. in a timely and accurate manner and in strict accordance with clients instructions.
• Accurate and detailed preparation is of the utmost importance to Wade & Associates as bills are lodged as court documents. We detail the clients case and claim in an informative and precise manner while adhering to the format set out under the rules of the superior courts.
• Once the bill of costs has been prepared or received, meaningful settlement negotiations are entered into with the other side pursuant to the clients instructions.
• Liaising / negotiating with solicitors or their nominated costs accountants and in some circumstances lay litigants in order to effect the quick, efficient conclusion of business and to avoid the imposition of a potentially penal court duty.
• Essential to ensure that a client's case and possible taxation is not compromised by these negotiations and to be mindful of protecting the client's interests at all times.
• Attending both the High Court and various Circuit Courts where oral submissions are made supporting and expanding upon a bill of costs.
• Preparation of written submissions / objections as per the rules of the superior courts, Taxing Master's directions or a client's instructions.
• Areas of practice include but are not limited to: medical negligence; defence work; judicial review; family law; commercial litigation; personal injury; professional negligence; probate and tax law; public liability; company law; abuse & harassment; tribunals of inquiry; assault; breach of contract; habeas corpus; injunctions; and planning matters.
• Other services include written and verbal advices, Summary Bills of Costs, Security for Costs estimates, oppositions.