On this page we have compiled a range of queries you may have about the final stages of your data breach claim. We hope these FAQ’s prove useful, if you have further questions you can contact us using the details at the top of this page.
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We would encourage you to collect your compensation as soon as possible.
Under the terms of the agreement, you entered into with us, all clients are obliged to pay,
1) our basic costs of bringing the claim on your behalf and,
2) our success fee.
We will not be asking for any additional payment from clients for these costs – this invoice is to confirm to our clients your proportion of costs recovered under the terms of this settlement.
Under the terms of the agreement you entered with us, all clients are obliged to pay two fees:
‘Costs recoverable from the defendant’ – Our basic costs
These are the costs we have incurred to represent our clients on this case.
Since we took this case on five years ago, the costs we have incurred currently stand in excess of £23 million including VAT and disbursements. However, in order to achieve the best possible result for our clients, we have decided to reduce these fees to £9 million, including VAT and disbursements. We will not be asking for any payment from clients for these costs – they will be recovered from PFEW and this bill is your proportion of these costs.
Our ‘professional charges – success fee’
The ‘success fee’ is your contribution towards the cost of legal services we have provided for this claim. The success fee for this claim is capped at 25% of the sum awarded to you. You will receive your compensation, less the success fee, once PFEW have paid the settlement amount to us.
Disbursements are costs that KPL has incurred on your behalf (e.g. barrister’s fees, court fees, etc.) which are then recharged to the client. Disbursements allocated specifically to you will appear in your invoice, otherwise they have been included in the basic costs split between all clients and recovered from the Defendant.
Medical fees are charges by the medical experts for the consultation, evaluation, and any subsequent evidence to support your claim
In some cases it has been necessary to obtain medical records and assessments on behalf of clients to support their claim. Where these fees have been incurred on your behalf they will be shown on your invoice as a cost that is directly attributable to your claim. These fees are incurred by KPL as a ‘disbursement’ and will be repaid from the settlement monies paid by the defendant. We will not be asking for any payment from clients for these costs – they will be recovered from PFEW and this is just your proportion of these costs.
Shieldpay is our payments partner and will be processing your compensation payment. It is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and specialises in ensuring the collection process is simple, safe and efficient. You can find more information on Shieldpay here: http://shieldpay.com/faqs-claimant-information