Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Core procedural rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, particularly Part 44 (General Rules about Costs), Part 47 (Procedure for Assessment of Costs), and Practice Direction 47 (Procedure for Detailed Assessment of Costs)
Legal Services Act 2007: Primary legislation governing the regulation of legal services in England and Wales, including regulations regarding legal costs, fees, and requirements for legal professionals
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation establishing statutory interest rates and compensation for late payment of commercial debts, relevant for calculating additional charges in demand letters
Limitation Act 1980: Statute setting out time limits for bringing claims and relevant limitation periods for cost recovery in England and Wales
Courts Act 2003: Legislation governing court fees and enforcement procedures in the English and Welsh legal system
Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO): Reform legislation affecting cost recovery, including changes to success fees and insurance premiums, and implementing significant changes to civil litigation funding
Case Law on Cost Recovery: Relevant judicial precedents and decisions that establish principles for cost recovery and assessment in England and Wales
Professional Conduct Rules: Regulatory requirements and ethical guidelines governing the conduct of legal professionals when dealing with costs and demands
Court Guidelines on Proportionality: Judicial guidelines ensuring that costs claimed are proportionate to the nature, complexity, and value of the claim
Pre-action Protocols: Procedural guidelines that parties must follow before commencing legal proceedings, including specific requirements for cost-related claims
