Most Costs Hearings are conducted in person, particularly if your case is complex and requires an Employment Judge to sit with two lay panel members.
Costs Hearings are typically given time estimates which range from half a day to one day in more straight-forward cases, to several days for complex cases.
Having an experienced barrister represent you at a Costs Hearing is crucially important, particularly in more complex cases. When facing an application for costs, an experienced barrister will be able to ensure that you are properly defended against such an application. When seeking costs against your opponent, an experienced barrister will be able to ensure that the strongest possible application for costs is made on your behalf.
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