Deepa Patel

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Deepa Patel is a qualified Solicitor in the Costs department.

It is her role to recover the costs of a claim. These are the costs that have been incurred in recovering compensation. In order to advise the file handler of the substantive matter, risk assessments are prepared, detailed file reviews are conducted and research of the Civil Procedure Rules and case law is undertaken to ensure the best outcome.

Another aspect of her role is to prepare a Budget. This document includes all the costs we estimate we will spend in order to conclude the claim. Upon a detailed review of the claim history it is her job to consider all the likely circumstances which may arise, discuss with the file handler and then estimate the time and disbursements which are likely to be incurred. In addition, we prepare Assumptions which explain the steps taken and costs incurred to date. The Assumptions go on to explain the steps still required along with the disbursements which are to be anticipated.

As part of her job role, She prepares Court documents and instructions to Counsel, she also attend Court hearings.