OUR FINGER IS ON THE PULSE

OF LEGAL COST BEST PRACTICES IN SOUTH AFRICA

We achieve results in drafting Bills of Cost, legal cost auditing and attending taxations for law firms and corporates in Cape Town and surrounds.

We are attorneys and legal cost consultants with right of appearance in all forums, specialising in litigation and legal cost matters. 

Cost consultants, fee enhancers, problem solvers, time-and-money savers

Legal work is tough. And rewarding. To make sure you and your firm get your just reward in every case, your smartest option is to have Cape Town’s best legal cost consulting specialists on your side from the outset. 

We specialise in all aspects of legal costs and commercial litigation – from drafting bills of cost, to representation, opposition and attending to taxations. We take care of both Attorney and Client bills of cost, and Party and Party bills of cost.

All your fees and expenses are captured. Nothing falls through the cracks. Our more than two decades of experience and meticulous attention to detail mean you get what is due to you.

Our track record of successful legal cost recoveries sets us apart: leading attorneys regard us as the go-to team in Cape Town for taxation outcomes that are predictably in our clients’ favour.

We sweat the details, so you don’t have to.

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Get our taxation experts on your side

When you appoint one of our experienced admitted attorneys, you can rest assured: we are committed to achieving the best results for you, our client.  

Each of our attorneys has earned the right of appearance, so in addition to relieving you of the time-consuming drafting of Bills of Cost, we can attend to the often complicated aspect of taxation, freeing you up to write fees and focus on your core business. 

We respect your time, so our service is reputably swift; our turnaround is renowned for being the fastest in the industry.

To learn a bit more about each associate, please tap on a photo below.

Portrait photo of a legal cost consultant in Cape Town, Henno Dippenaar.

Henno Dippenaar

B.JURIS B.PROC

Over 20 years’ specialist experience in all aspects of legal costs and commercial litigation gained in various jurisdictions in South Africa, Namibia, UK and parts of Europe. Specialities: Legal Costs and other fields of commercial law and litigation. Henno founded the firm in 2001, shortly after being admitted as an attorney.

Portrait photo of a legal cost consultant in Cape Town, Charlie Zietsman.

Charlie Zietsman

B.COMM LLB

Charlie Zietsman joined the firm in 2008, having practised as an admitted attorney since 2000. Charlie has accumulated vast litigation and legal cost experience in various jurisdictions since 1997.

Portrait photo of a legal cost consultant in Cape Town, Bernard Kramer.

Bernard Kramer

B.JURIS LLB

Specialising in legal costs, with a particular focus on High Court civil litigation. A contributor in all aspects of legal costs in all the forums. Bernard was admitted as an attorney in 1999. He joined the firm in 2005. Bernard has appeared at taxations in all the major forums in South Africa.

Why choose us?

Right of Appearance

We have right of appearance, so we offer a one-stop resource, taking care of the entire process: from drafting the bill to attending taxations and negotiations if required.

Quick Turnaround

Our processing speed is legendary.  From receipt of the case files to disbursement of fees due to you, it’s a seamless process, which typically runs like a well-oiled machine.

Results Driven

Our purpose is to achieve the best results for our clients.  From large corporates and law firms, to individual practitioners and individuals each one of our clients receives our best efforts and attention.

Legal cost services for companies, law firms and sole practitioners

• Drafting bills of cost on Attorney & Client scale
• Drafting bills of cost on Party & Party scale
• Attending taxations
• Settling of taxations and bills of cost
• Opposing bills of cost
• Negotiating settlements
• Appearing in all forums, in any SA jurisdiction
• Providing legal advice to corporate clients
• Conducting litigious matters throughout SA

Get in touch with one of Cape Town's most accomplished legal cost consultation firms

• Complete and send off the form below
• Call us on +27 021 948 1167
• Email us: info@diplaw.co.za
• Post mail to P.O. Box 301, Bellville, 7535
• Visit us at 8 Cleveland Street, Bellville, Cape Town

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