Woodruff Billing

About this Tool

This is a client-side application. This means no data leaves your computer, and no data is sent to external servers.

Before using this tool for the first time, please ensure you read our terms & conditions.

This tool helps solicitors structure information and justifications for their enhancement claims, generating a PDF summary for Woodruff Billing to build upon in the bill narrative they present to the LAA. More guidance is available from the HELP buttons.

Claiming Enhancements

Please remember that LAA enhancements are intended for work that is genuinely exceptional.

They are not expected on every case, nor should they be claimed routinely.
LAA claim success relies on robust, detailed explanations for each selected factor.

Case Details

Fee Earner:

Case / Matter:

Matter Type: Help about: Matter Type

Stage 1: LAA Threshold Test

Please carefully review all the information you have entered below. Ensure your explanations are clear, concise, and directly support the LAA criteria for enhancement. Strong, specific justifications are crucial for a successful uplift claim. Help about: Crafting persuasive arguments

Proposed Uplift %:

Suggested: 0%

Max 50% generally, or 100% for HC/UT/CoA/SC. Help about: Proposed Uplift

Next Steps & PDF Summary

Once you are satisfied with your input, please generate the PDF summary and save it alongside your case files.

Important Notes:

Your "Proposed Uplift %" is a valuable indication for us. However, please remember that the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) makes the final determination as to the quantum of any enhancement that may be awarded.
The PDF you submit will be carefully reviewed by Woodruff Billing. We will then use this information to construct a comprehensive and persuasive narrative designed to best support your claim for an uplift.

Uplift Justification Collator

About this Tool

Claiming Enhancements

Case Details

Stage 1: LAA Threshold Test

Next Steps & PDF Summary

Filing of Evidence

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