In Small Claims where the amount of the claim is limited to £10,000 the general rule is that a successful party may not recover costs from their opponent. Therefore, parties to a Small Claim usually act in person.

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Following the removal of legal aid for most civil cases many people now act in person in claims exceeding £10,000.

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A party to court proceedings who acts in person is called a Litigant In Person (LIP).

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For Litigants in Person in a Small Claim or in a claim exceeding £10,000 we offer guidance in Court procedure and assistance with drafting letters and documents for the Court for example a Letter Before Claim, Claim Form and Particulars of Claim, Defence, Directions Questionnaire, Disclosure of documents, Witness Statements, Application Notice, Trial Bundle.

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We do not act as solicitors or barristers and do not attend Court.

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If you require a barrister to represent you at a Court hearing we are able to assist you with instructing a Direct Access barrister.

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Our fees for Litigants in Person Assistance are based on a charging rate of £250 an hour.

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