Important Points to Note About the Information Provided
It should be noted that it is not possible to give definitive costs and the matters included below are indicative only. Where possible actual fees have been included for certain aspects of the processes but these should be viewed as a guide only. Fees often depend on the tier of court used and the steps involved in the individual case, a full list of court fees charged can be found at the Northern Ireland Court and Tribunals Service.
N/A is shown where the answer is Not Applicable and N/K is shown where the answer is Not Known.
Indicative costs in Northern Ireland
Indicative costs for court, appeals and alternative dispute resolution
Case Study |
Court |
Appeals |
ADR |
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Initial court fees |
Transcription fees |
Other fees |
Initial court fees |
Transcription fees |
Other fees |
Is this option open for this type of case? |
Costs |
|
Case A |
High Court £200 |
Fees are £0.78 pence per folio or CD audio recording £25 per hour (if proceedings are recorded) |
£150 if they wish case to be transferred to the Commercial List. £300 setting down fee |
£200 (Notice of appeal to the High Court) £500 (Notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal) |
Fees are £0.78 pence per folio or CD audio recording £25 per hour (if proceedings are recorded) |
Variable |
Yes |
N/K but fees would be as agreed with the mediator. Some information may be available from the Northern Ireland Law Society |
Case B |
High Court £200 |
As above |
£150 if they wish case to be transferred to the Commercial List. £300 setting down fee |
£200 (Notice of appeal to the High Court) £500 (Notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal) |
As above |
Variable |
Yes |
N/K but fees would be as agreed with the mediator. Some information may be available from the Northern Ireland Law Society |
Indicative costs for lawyer, bailiff and expert
Case Study |
Lawyer |
Bailiff |
Expert |
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Is representation compulsory? |
Average costs |
Is representation compulsory? |
Pre-judgement costs |
Post-judgement costs |
Is use compulsory? |
Cost |
|
Case A |
No |
N/K |
- |
- |
- |
No |
N/K |
Case B |
No, but an address for service is required within the jurisdiction |
N/K |
- |
- |
- |
No |
N/K |
Indicative costs for witness compensation, pledge or security and other relevant fees
Case Study |
Witness compensation |
Pledge or security |
Other fees |
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Are witnesses compensated? |
Cost |
Does this exist and when and how is it used? |
Cost |
Description |
Cost |
|
Case A |
May be entitled to their expenses from the solicitors who called them |
N/K |
An Order for security for costs exists |
£115 |
There would be fees on interlocutory applications Fees for copy Orders if required. |
£115 £10 or £8 if obtained on line |
Case B |
May be entitled to their expenses from the solicitors who called them |
N/K |
An Order for security for costs exists |
£115 |
There would be fees on interlocutory applications Fees for copy Orders if required. |
£115 £10 or £8 if obtained on line |
Indicative costs for legal aid and other reimbursement
Case study |
Legal Aid |
Reimbursement |
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When and under what conditions is it applicable? |
When is support total? |
Conditions? |
Can the winning party obtain reimbursement of litigation costs? |
If reimbursement is not total what is percentage in general? |
What costs are never reimbursed? |
Are there instances when legal aid should be reimbursed to the legal aid organisation? |
|
Case A |
Civil legal aid is not available for cases arising out of company or partnership law or the carrying on of a business. Note that in this case we assume that both the buyer and seller are businesses. |
N/A |
N/A |
Reimbursement of costs normally follows the decision on the case. |
Courts Decision |
N/K |
N/A |
Case B |
See above |
See above |
See above |
Reimbursement of costs normally follows the decision on the case. |
Court Decision |
N/K |
N/A |
Indicative costs for translation and interpretation
Case study |
Translation |
Interpretation |
Other costs specific to cross-border disputes? |
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When and under what conditions is it necessary? |
Approximate cost? |
When and under what conditions is it necessary? |
Approximate cost? |
Description |
Approximate cost? |
|
Case A |
If documents to be put before the court are not in English |
The Current rate is £120 per 1000 words for every language or 12p per word.
|
If parties or witnesses do not speak or understand English |
Minimum payment of £30.00 per hour. |
N/K |
N/K |
Case B |
Documents lodged must be in English |
N/K. Documents would be translated into English in the other jurisdiction before being lodged. |
If parties or witnesses do not speak or understand English |
N/K |
Costs of registering the order/ judgement for enforcement if not a European order for enforcement/ payment |
£50 |
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