Costs Litigation

Alexander Hutton KC is highly regarded for his costs and clinical negligence practice, and a regular in the Court of Appeal. He chaired the 'Hutton Committee' implementing the mandatory use of the new electronic bill of costs into the Civil Procedure Rules.He regularly acts in high-profile cases before the higher courts.

"Alexander was superb -the client was so impressed. He's unassuming and a total gentleman, and someone who really knows his stuff. Just a brilliant advocate and also a really nice guy."

"Highly regarded, very experienced, and eminently approachable."

"One of the best costs silks around."

Jamie Carpenter KC is a highly respected silk who undertakes a full range of work in this sector. He is well versed in litigation funding issues as well as solicitor-client disputes, and has particular expertise in solicitors' liens. He both advises on non-contentious issues and regularly appears before all manner of courts, including the High Court and Court of Appeal, in some of the most significant costs cases.

"He's just outstanding across the board. Jamie is highly intelligent and his advocacy is among the best I have seen. He immediately inspires the confidence of clients and judges, and even opponents."

"Jamie is a costs litigation specialist whom you can trust - he gets it right. His advocacy is as a smooth as a buttered otter. He's absolutely brilliant."

"Jamie is very likeable, brings solid attention to detail to his cases and is persuasive in his arguments."

"Jamie Carpenter is exceptional. His written work is superb and his advocacy is brilliant."

Mark Friston is highlighted by sources for his academic prowess and outstanding knowledge of costs law. He handles a range of contentious and non-contentious matters with notable areas of expertise for him including CFAs, Part 36 offers and cost sharing agreements. He recently published the fourth edition of his seminal work 'Friston on Costs'.

"The way he delivers his arguments in a clear, structured, accessible way is really impressive."

"Mark is a leading junior in the area of costs. He delivers quickly and effectively on the brief."

"Mark Friston is one of the best costs lawyers there is."

"We instructed Mark on non-contentious matters, seeking complex, regulatory advice. The said advice was exemplary and included some really outside of the box knowledge and thinking."

"Mark has the brain the size of five planets."

Dan Stacey has a full range of knowledge of costs cases, including CFA disputes and solicitor-client disputes, and is further skilled at handling security for costs applications in commercial disputes. He has represented clients in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court, and is well versed in costs disputes connected with professional negligence and liability cases.

"Dan Stacey is very experienced and a fine tactician, who always thinks deeply about how to resolve matters."

"Dan is not only very pleasant and friendly to work with, but also super bright and highly effective."

"Dan understands what is needed and adapts his approach to suit the case and the judge. He's very good on his feet and has an authoritative air about him."

Imran Benson undertakes costs work as part of a busy commercial law practice, and is experienced in handling a variety of matters, including those relating to damages-based agreements, CFAs and after-the-event insurance advice. He is often involved in group litigation cases and has experience in solicitor-client disputes. Benson has acted in multiple claims in the SCCO and High Court.

"Imran is an excellent costs practitioner at the top of his game. He's very, very good."

"He's very experienced and very easy to work with when you're on the other side."

"Imran put a barrister's polish on the pleadings and was instrumental in pursuing a novel point which resulted in huge costs savings. He's very professional, gives a clear view and is ace with clients."

Andrew Post KC combines expertise in costs and clinical negligence, and is frequently instructed in high value disputes or matters where a point of principle may arise. He has considerable experience of handling cases relating to funding arrangements, retainers, CFAs and costs budgeting.

"A reassuring advocate and a true gentleman, who always rises to the challenge."

Joshua Munro is very active in costs law and someone with extensive experience as a litigator, who has appeared in costs cases at all levels, including before the SCCO and the House of Lords. He has a wealth of experience of handling solicitor-client disputes involving retainers, CFAs and detailed assessments.

"Joshua is responsive, commercially-minded barrister whose advocacy skills are impressive."

Thomas Mason is a specialist costs and litigation funding junior, with a focus on solicitor-client cases and commercial litigation, including detailed assessment proceedings. He is tripled qualified as a solicitor, a costs lawyer and a barrister.

"I was very impressed with Tom Mason. He's an up and coming junior above his year of call, who's got a good deal of experience."

"I know Thomas and I like that he has 'lived' experience as a cradle-to-grave drafter - this makes him an attractive costs counsel to instruct."