In a significant development for the legal profession, cost lawyers in the UK are expected to gain eligibility for judicial appointments in 2025. This long awaited change marks a pivotal moment for the cost law industry, recognising the expertise and specialised knowledge that costs lawyers bring to legal proceedings. As the demand for fair and efficient cost management grows, the introduction of cost lawyers into judicial roles is set to enhance the legal industry, both for practitioners and clients.

This January, County Cost Consultants proudly celebrates 25 years of growth, innovation, and excellence in the cost law industry. From its modest beginnings in 2000 to becoming a trusted name in cost consultancy across the UK and beyond, this milestone is a celebration of time, dedication, vision, and resilience, qualities that have defined County’s quarter of a century journey.

In March 2020, a large housing association committed a data breach when mistakenly, personal data on 3000 tenants was attached to a standard email detailing impacts from the pandemic on residents. Working with a firm representing over 100 victims of the breach, County Cost chose to economically and efficiently select 16 cases to run for assessment which ultimately spearheaded the success of the recovery of costs for the remaining cases.
With perseverance and acute critical thinking, the County Cost team recovered costs for the multiple individuals due to the successful execution of their detailed arguments in relation to cost laws surrounding data breach cases. 

Within UK law, housing disrepair claims occupy a relatively large space, directly impacting the well-being and safety of tenants and homeowners. These claims arise when a property falls into a state of neglect or disrepair, violating the living standards that landlords are legally obliged to maintain. These claims involve not just an understanding of the law but also the complex cost implications tied to them. Herein lies the invaluable role of cost lawyers, professionals specialised in managing, assessing, and recovering legal costs, who ensure that claimants are not left financially disadvantaged by the legal process.

In the dynamic world of UK cost law, women are carving out significant roles for themselves, bringing diversity of thought, leadership, and innovation to the forefront. As we look at the present and to the future, the contribution of women in cost law has become increasingly visible and impactful. At County Cost, we celebrate the strides made by women in the cost law industry, despite some challenges they face, and we envision a brighter, more inclusive future.

Personal injury and clinical negligence are two critical areas of legal practice, deeply rooted in the principles of tort law and duty of care. These fields address situations where individuals suffer harm due to the negligent, wrongful actions of others, be it individuals, corporations, or medical practitioners.

Personal injury and clinical negligence are two critical areas of legal practice, deeply rooted in the principles of tort law and duty of care. These fields address situations where individuals suffer harm due to the negligent, wrongful actions of others, be it individuals, corporations, or medical practitioners.