A&A accounts: test applied for whether outlays charged are allowable

You are entitled to be reimbursed for outlays actually, necessarily and reasonably incurred by you.

You cannot under any circumstances ask the client to put you in funds.  However, you are entitled to apply to us for interim reimbursement of outlays during the advice and assistance in certain circumstances.

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A&A accounts and increases: authorised level of expenditure not automatically payable

This page sets out the position on the assessment of accounts – including claims from expert witnesses - in relation to the authorised level of expenditure.

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A&A accounts and counsel’s fees: demonstrating work was reasonable, and procedure for payment

Find out about how counsel fees are assessed under advice and assistance, the relationship with the authorised level of expenditure, and how you will be paid.

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A&A accounts and mileage: the flat rate payable

This page sets out the mileage rate available under A&A, who it applies to, and the associated VAT arrangements.

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Reimbursement of outlays: circumstances in which reimbursement is available

Learn about when you can apply for interim payment of outlays under A&A, and the criteria we use in assessing these requests.

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A&A outlays and payment for expert reports: requirement of prior approval

Find out about the circumstances in which we will abate payments for expert witnesses and reports.

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Outlays payable for experts located at a distance from court: information you should provide

Read about how we assess A&A outlays for experts who are located at a distance from the court, and information you should provide to us on this issue.