Guidance

Civil high cost case contract

High cost contract, schedules and specifications when applying for legal aid in civil high cost cases.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Details

Included here are the high cost case contract documents including:

  • 2018 Individual Case Contract (High Cost Case) Contract
  • 2018 Individual Case Contract (High Cost Case) Counsel Acceptance Form
  • 2013 Individual Case Contract (High Cost Case) Specification

The Standard Civil Contract Specifications and Terms for the years 2010 – 2018 can be found at Legal aid guidance for professionals: Contract - detailed information - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Published 1 June 2014
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