Approach to costs
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always aim to approach
legal work in a financially-disciplined way. We offer
competitive rates. Our charging approach is both transparent
and geared to the options open to our clients. Our
solicitors generally charge by reference to time spent but
we can often agree fixed fees for specific work or in some
cases risk-adjusted funding structures.
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TCC claims
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The following are examples of the types of claim which it may be appropriate to bring as TCC claims –
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building or other construction disputes, including claims for the enforcement of the decisions of adjudicators under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996; |
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engineering disputes; |
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claims by and against engineers, architects, surveyors, accountants and other specialised advisers relating to the services they provide; |
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claims by and against local authorities relating to their statutory duties concerning the development of land or the construction of buildings; |
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claims relating to the design, supply and installation of computers, computer software and related network systems; |
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claims relating to the quality of goods sold or hired, and work done, materials supplied or services rendered; |
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claims between landlord and tenant for breach of a repairing covenant; |
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claims between neighbours, owners and occupiers of land in trespass, nuisance etc; |
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claims relating to the environment (for example, pollution cases); |
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claims arising out of fires; |
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claims involving taking of accounts where these are complicated; and |
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challenges to decisions of arbitrators in construction and engineering disputes including applications for permission to appeal and appeals. | |
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A claim given as an example in paragraph 2.1 will not be suitable for this specialist list unless it demonstrates the characteristics in rule 60.1(3). Similarly, the examples are not exhaustive and other types of claim may be appropriate to this specialist list. |
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| 3.1 |
TCC claims must be issued in the High Court or in a county court specified in this practice direction. |
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| 3.2 |
The claim form must be marked in the top right hand corner ‘Technology and Construction Court’ below the words ‘The High Court, Queen's Bench Division’ or ‘The _____ County Court’. |
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| 3.3 |
TCC claims brought in the High Court outside London may be issued in any District Registry, but it is preferable that wherever possible they should be issued in one of the following District Registries, in which a TCC judge will usually be available –
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Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Chester, Exeter, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham and Salford. | |
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The county courts in which a TCC claim may be issued are the following –
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Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Central London, Chester, Exeter, Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Nottingham and Salford.
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Accessibility
We take instructions from UK & international clients. Our independent lawyers are available by email, telephone & fax. With central Bristol offices we are just 90 minutes from London by road or rail and 15 minutes from Bristol International Airport. We can travel to meetings if required.
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Independent approach
We are an independent professional law firm here, not a legal factory turning out mass-produced products. In our experience, determined case-handling is more likely to produce effective results.
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Turnaround time
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. look to input not only
careful legal work and precision but also the determination
to keep matters moving. They aim to work in clients' real
interests with energy and pragmatism.
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Communication skills
Solicitors at Humphreys & Co. always try to open up the
legal process by giving advice and explaining options to
clients in a concise and straightforward way, identifying
clear courses of action whatever the technical or legal
complexities of the subject. |
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