Costs Litigation

Shaman Kapoor represents clients in costs matters in both the SCCO and High Court. He has notable experience in international arbitration proceedings and is also a qualified costs mediator. His areas of expertise cover cases concerning detailed assessments and solicitor-client disputes, and he has much experience regarding retainer issues. He is particularly adept at handling matters in the financial service sector, and covers costs in group action claims.

"Shaman knows how to conduct himself in court well and is always focused on achieving the client's needs."

"Shaman is a fantastic lawyer with a real commercial overview. He's always helpful and supportive."

"Shaman's input together with his costs expertise was absolutely invaluable."

"I felt very reassured by his knowledge of the case and the strategy. He was adept on his feet, really flexible, very personable and easy to work with."

Simon Browne KC is a standout individual who has considerable expertise in costs cases associated with heavy commercial and group litigation. He is experienced in acting before the SCCO, High Court and Court of Appeal and has been involved in a host of high-value costs cases.

"Simon is a real heavyweight. What I love about him is his court presence - judges listen to him. He definitely has the ear of the court."

"Simon is a superman! He is so brilliant at handling client’s expectations, which makes our life so much easier. We often repeat to our clients, 'don’t worry, we have Simon on our side'."

"Simon knows his costs law and understands the client's needs."

"An absolutely first rate barrister who has command and presence in court. Simon has very good anticipation of what is likely to happen and always offers alternative options and strategies."

Judith Ayling KC is a talented silk in the field ofcosts litigation, who regularly appears in detailed assessment hearings as well as appeals. She is a popular choice of counsel for cases arising from personal injury and clinical negligence claims, and is an expert at costs budgeting issues as well as solicitor-client disputes. She has experience of costs issues arising in the context of group litigation.

"Judith is very accessible, detail-oriented, a good team player and someone who knows her stuff back to front. She is very good and forceful in her advocacy."

"Judith is brilliant. Always on the money."

"If a family member was involved I would instruct her in a heartbeat. She's phenomenal. When it comes to technical arguments, she's light years ahead of everyone else in the room."

Nicola Greaney KC is regularly instructed in costs cases relating to clinical negligence and personal injury, and is active in matters concerning the recovery of costs against legally aided parties. She has experience of handling costs issues relating to group litigation and funding disputes.

"Nicola worked seamlessly with counsel on an issue we had. She's methodical in her approach and is always cautious in how she approaches funding questions, which is helpful from a claimant perspective."

"The advice was clear and concise, and she was very responsive."

Vikram Sachdeva KC is a barrister gaining prominencefor his involvement incommercial and public law costs cases, who has appeared in the Supreme Court and further frequently appears in the Court of Appeal. He is well versed in CFA and retainer issues, and has experience of costs disputes concerning litigants-in-person.

"Vikram is an excellent advocate, very client-friendly and a man whom it's a pleasure to work with."

"Vikram is a brilliant lawyer, who's so aware of the client’s needs and always delivers. He will tell you honestly what he thinks you need to know, not what you always want to know."

"Absolutely unbeatable on his feet - he's an outstanding advocate and a great strategic thinker."

Jack Holborn advises on a full range of costs matters, and has notable expertise in group litigation and costs arising from judicial review proceedings. He regularly appears at costs assessments and interlocutory hearings on costs matters, as well as at costs budgeting hearings. He is a member of the Attorney-General’s A Panel of Counsel.

"Easy to engage with and always provides sound and clear advice."