Legal Aid & CCMS
Full management of CCMS claims, including preparation and submission, reducing the administrative burden on your fee earners.
Specialist support. Personal service.
Precision billing for family law solicitors.
Specialist support with your Legal Aid billing, delivered accurately and on time for family law practices across England and Wales.
Our expertise
The detail is
our business.
Our team understands the intricacies of the Legal Aid Agency and family courts. We bring care and precision to every stage of your billing.
Hourly Rates Bills
Preparation of accurate Schedules and Bills of Costs, with fees recoverable in whole or in part within the bill.
File Turnaround
Rapid turnaround on costs drafting to support cash flow and reduce delays within your practice.
Cost Consultancy
Strategic advice on billing and costs issues, providing practical support aligned with your firm’s needs.
Assessments & Appeals
Payments on account, cost limit extensions, and support with LAA assessment queries, points of principle and appeals.
About Woodruff Billing
Experienced people.
Dependable support.
We support family law practices with Legal Aid and private billing, including CCMS claims, assessments and appeals. Our role is to provide accurate, dependable costs drafting that fits around how solicitors already work.
Founder
Hannah Woodruff
Hannah founded Woodruff Billing in 2018 and brings over 25 years’ experience in family law and Legal Aid billing. Her career began at Brighton Family Court before moving into private practice at a specialist family law firm in Brighton, East Sussex. She has since held senior roles including Accounts Manager and in-house Costs Draftsperson, developing extensive expertise across all areas of civil Legal Aid.
Key experience
- Fixed fee bills
- Hourly rates bills
- Interim profit costs claims (POA1s)
- Consultancy and CCMS work
Hannah is known for her strong financial acumen and meticulous approach, ensuring claims are prepared accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with LAA requirements.
Costs & systems
Dr Simon Cooper
Simon brings together a background in analytics and business management with specialist experience in Legal Aid billing. He takes a structured, detail-focused approach to the preparation of Bills of Costs and final claims across a wide range of family law matters.
Key experience
- Costs triage and final claims
- Bills of Costs across Legal Aid and private matters
- Process improvement and billing efficiency
- Development of bespoke invoicing and billing systems
Simon’s analytical skill set supports the firm’s ability to manage complex and high-volume work with precision, consistency, and clear oversight.
Why we exist
More time
for your clients.
Clear, accurate costs matter because they affect cash flow, compliance, and the confidence with which solicitors can run their cases. We exist to remove the friction and uncertainty that often comes with Legal Aid and family law billing.
Our commitment is to careful, precise costs drafting delivered to agreed timescales. Whether you are based in England or Wales, we work to the same high standards across all matters we handle.
Working together
A process designed
to fit how you work.
Paper or digital files,our approach fits your practice.
Remote instruction
We specialise in remote working; simply grant us secure access to your digital files.
Expert drafting
Our specialist costs drafters prepare your bills, with careful attention to the requirements of each matter.
Review & approval
Drafts are sent for your approval, with clear advice to help maximise recovery.
Submission & management
We upload to CCMS and track progress, keeping you informed along the way.
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Get in touch
Let’s talk
about your billing.
Tell us what your practice needs, and we can discuss how we can help.
enquiries@woodruffbilling.co.uk07930 878444Woodruff Billing Ltd.
Suite 409a, The Dock Hub
Wilbury Villas, Hove, East Sussex
BN3 6AH