Costs Lawyers

Bolt Burdon Kemp has one of the leading personal injury and clinical negligence groups, which feeds into the firm's costs law expertise. The scope of its services is significant, and the team is involved in a range of matters across the county and high courts.

"Bolt Burdon Kemp have consistently demonstrated for many years they are a leader in dealing with complex and sophisticated matters."

"The costs team back up the personal injury department very well."

"There is great knowledge and expertise shown throughout to get the best possible outcome for clients within a reasonable timeframe."

The costs team at Bolt Burdon Kemp represented the firm in successfully defeating a claim for a non-party costs order brought by a defendant in a case where the firm acted for the claimant. The defendant had argued that the firm, which acted in the claim under a conditional fee agreement, was the real party with an interest in the outcome of costs proceedings, rather than the claimant whose liability to pay fees was capped by the CFA.

Sam Hayman is the head of the costs team at Bolt Burdon Kemp. He enjoys a loyal following of clients thanks to his user-friendly, responsive and knowledgeable service. "Sam Hayman is an exceptional lawyer who has proven himself to be at the forefront of litigation costs. He has real depth of knowledge rarely seen and an unbelievable passion for what he does." "Sam has very good knowledge and is a strategic thinker."

Tom Jenkinson is a senior associate in the costs team at Bolt Burdon Kemp. Jenkinson has particular expertise in personal injury costs matters. He is also a solicitor advocate. "Tom Jenkinson is calm and reassuring for clients and a real costs specialist in this area." "Tom Jenkinson's work is of a really high standard. He's really diligent and knows his stuff."