Speed
We prioritise getting your bill drafted and moving, so costs are recovered sooner.
Bills of costs. Settlement. Taxation.
Costs finalised faster, so your firm gets paid sooner.
We help attorneys prepare bills of costs, negotiate settlements and attend taxation, with a focus on Road Accident Fund matters.
From drafting to finalisation, we move quickly, keep you informed and give your team more time to spend on its cases.
- Quick turnaround
- Dedicated consultant
- RAF focus
Fast turnaroundFrom instruction to bill, without the wait
Always in the loopClear updates at every stage
Prompt response
Instructions are acknowledged quickly, with a clear list of anything still outstanding.
Personal service
One dedicated consultant who knows your matter and takes your calls.
Regular updates
Progress reports from drafting through to settlement or taxation.
Road Accident Fund
matter specialists
matter specialists
About Vector
Costs work that keeps pace with your practice.
Finalising costs is often the last step between a successful matter and payment, and it is exactly where files tend to stall. Vector Legal Costs Consultants exists to remove that bottleneck.
We take drafting, negotiation and taxation off your desk and drive each matter to finalisation with urgency and care. Your team stays focused on litigation while we focus on getting your costs recovered.
- Bills prepared against the applicable tariffs
- Fees and disbursements properly supported
- Settlement pursued first, taxation when needed
- Your firm kept informed at every step
Our services
End-to-end support, from file to finalisation.
Three focused services that take your costs from the litigation file to payment.
Drafting bills of costs
Accurate bills, prepared promptly.
We prepare detailed bills from your litigation file, taking account of the applicable tariffs, work performed and supporting records for fees and disbursements.
- Full review of the litigation file
- Tariff-compliant itemisation
- Vouchers and disbursements collated
Negotiating settlements
Resolve costs without the delay.
We negotiate costs settlements on your behalf, helping resolve bills efficiently and reduce the need for formal taxation where possible.
- Direct engagement with the paying party
- Responses to points of dispute
- Settlement recorded and confirmed
Attending taxation
Prepared, persuasive representation.
We prepare and present bills before the taxing master, motivating the items claimed and addressing objections.
- Set-down and notices handled
- Items motivated before the taxing master
- Objections addressed on the day
Road Accident Fund focus
We know RAF costs.
Road Accident Fund matters are at the core of our practice. We know the documentation the Fund expects, the items that are commonly challenged and how to keep matters moving towards payment.
We also assist with bills of costs in other civil litigation. Ask us about your matter.
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Party-and-party bills
Bills drafted to recover the costs awarded in RAF matters, quickly and completely.
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Expert & medico-legal disbursements
Expert reports, joint minutes and other disbursements properly supported.
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Engagement with the Fund
We pursue settlement of costs directly to avoid unnecessary delays.
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Taxation when required
Where agreement isn't reached, we set the bill down and attend taxation.
Why Vector
Why attorneys partner with Vector.
Speed and service, backed by careful, defensible work.
Speed you can rely on
We work to turnaround times that suit your practice and tell you upfront when to expect your bill.
Service that's personal
You deal with a consultant who knows your file and is easy to reach by phone or email.
Detail that holds up
Thorough, well-supported bills built to stand up to scrutiny at settlement or taxation.
Clear and transparent
We confirm the documents required, our fees and next steps before any work begins.
How it works
A straightforward process.
Three simple steps from instruction to finalisation.
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Send your instruction
Email your matter details and the documents available, or use the form below. We'll acknowledge it promptly.
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We prepare your bill
We review the file, confirm any outstanding requirements and draft the bill of costs.
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We handle settlement or taxation
We progress the matter to finalisation and keep your firm informed along the way.
Stop chasing costs. Start finalising them.
Partner with Vector for fast, personal costs support aligned to your firm's workflow.
FAQ
Common questions.
Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch.
What documents do you need to get started?
Send whatever you have available: typically the court order or settlement, pleadings, correspondence, notices and vouchers for disbursements such as expert fees. We'll review what you send and confirm anything outstanding.
How quickly can you start on a matter?
We acknowledge instructions promptly and start as soon as we have the file. We'll give you an expected turnaround for your bill when we confirm the instruction.
Do you only handle Road Accident Fund matters?
RAF matters are our focus, but we also assist with bills of costs in other civil litigation. Contact us to discuss your matter.
How are your fees structured?
We confirm our fees upfront, before any work starts, so there are no surprises. Send us your matter details and we'll come back to you with the documents required, fees and next steps.
Will I be kept updated?
Yes. You'll have a dedicated consultant and regular progress updates from drafting through to settlement or taxation.
Contact us
Send us your next instruction.
Contact us to discuss a matter or submit your file. We'll confirm the documents required, fees and next steps.
- Emailinstructions@vectorcosts.co.za
- Phone+27 76 840 9086
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AddressGenesis Worx, 10 Sandler Road,
Fairmount, Johannesburg, 2192 - Websitewww.vectorcosts.co.za
Submit an instruction
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