Costs Litigation
UK Bar Guide 2025 : All Circuits
Band 3
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(020) 7242 2523Chambers Review
Gatehouse Chambers houses expert costs barristers who routinely act in high-profile appellate cases and appear in both the High Court and Supreme Court. Members handle applications for security for costs, wasted costs and non-party costs orders, as well as professional negligence claims. One source comments that the set's "costs and funding expertise is notable". The barristers at Gatehouse have recently appeared in Wilkins v Serco, a costs case which has significance for to all future false imprisonment claims.
James Duncan-Hartill is the practice director.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"No job is too much for the clerks to handle."
"The clerks at Gatehouse are responsive and excellent at communication. Practice Manager Amy McClean is particularly good."
"No job is too much for the clerks to handle."
"The clerks at Gatehouse are responsive and excellent at communication. Practice Manager Amy McClean is particularly good."
Notable Practitioners
Robin Dunne of Gatehouse Chambers is a costs and litigation funding specialist who handles a number of high-value, complex cases and has experience of appearing in both the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He is particularly expert at solicitor and client costs cases and is noted for having written important texts on the subject, such as 'A Practical Guide to Solicitor and Client Costs'.
"Robin is technically excellent and provides guidance and advice in a clear and concise manner in the most difficult of cases."
"Robin is an excellent advocate, who's calm, measured and well prepared for the difficult questions. He does not let you down."
PJ Kirby KC is a knowledgeable commercial silk whose practice encompasses all areas of costs law, including cases relating to detailed assessments, wasted costs and funding arrangements. He has experience of acting before the SCCO as well as the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He further acts as a costs expert, appears in private hearings and advises in out-of-court settings. He also has experience as an ADR group-accredited mediator.
"PJ Kirby is very good on group action costs litigation. Excellent on his feet, he's confident even in the most acrimonious of atmospheres."
"He was great as expected. It was a larger matter and he did a great job. PJ is a perfect mix of charm, thoughtfulness and emotional intelligence."
"PJ Kirby is extremely likeable and gives straight advice. He doesn't leave you in any doubt where he stands on an issue, which is very good."
"PJ is a thoroughly nice man at the top of his game."
Martyn Griffiths is an established costs practitioner. He demonstrates experience across the field, including acting in matters relating to Part 36 offers, the Solicitors Act and the assignment of CFAs. Griffiths is instructed as sole counsel on both solicitor-own client assessmentsand inter partes cases.
"Commercial and willing to take on difficult cases in order to build relationships with solicitors."