Services

I am a specialist barrister in matters of costs and litigation funding. I practise nationally, appearing in courts across England and Wales. I act in the county court, High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. I am particularly well known for my work in inter partes costs disputes, solicitor-client disputes and group litigation.

Solicitors instruct me because I combine deep technical knowledge with practical, commercially focused advice. I appear at CCMCs, detailed assessments, appeals, and costs arguments in complex civil litigation. I also draft documents and advise on non-contentious matters, including funding arrangements and regulatory compliance.

I am a qualified mediator, and am pleased to offer my services in costs mediations, and can also undertake early neutral evaluations, arbitration and other forms of ADR.

Practice Areas

  • Costs and litigation funding

  • Solicitor-client disputes

  • Wasted costs and non-party costs

  • Group litigation and commercial funding structures

  • Professional negligence (solicitor-focused)

  • Arbitration costs and interest claims

Costs and Funding

I regularly advise and appear in:

  • Detailed assessments (SCCO and regionally)

  • Appeals on points of principle

  • Costs budgeting and CCMCs

  • High-value commercial disputes involving litigation funding

I draft Points of Dispute and Replies, but not bills. I work closely with costs lawyers and draftsmen. I advise on likely recovery, Part 36 risk, QOCS, and ATE premiums.

I am an expert on the wasted costs and non-party costs jurisdictions. I act for and against solicitors, insurers, funders, and claims management companies.

Solicitor-Client Disputes

I act on both sides of Solicitors Act 1974 assessments. I have appeared in many such cases in the High Court and Court of Appeal. I also handle negligence and fraud claims involving solicitors. I advise on strategy, evidence, and settlement in these disputes.

I advise on complaints to the Legal Ombudsman where appropriate and can also advise upon the merits of judicial review claims of the Legal Ombudsman’s decisions.

Group Litigation and Funding

I have a strong practice in group litigation costs and funding. I advise on GLOs, test cases, waterfall agreements, funding structures and retainers. I appear at CCMCs and undertake detailed assessments in group cases.

I advise claims management companies and ABSs on structuring compliant referral arrangements. I am familiar with CMC regulation (old and new) and data protection issues. I draft CFAs, CCFA, DBAs and bespoke retainer terms.

Professional Negligence

I have acted in solicitor negligence claims since 1998. I have a particular aptitude for cases involving costs and funding failings, including:

  • Failure to advise on funding options or adverse costs risk

  • Defective CFAs or failure to secure ATE cover

I advise on liability, quantum, and procedural strategy.

Arbitration and International Work

I maintain an interest in arbitration costs. I advise on recoverable and irrecoverable costs in arbitral proceedings. I draft submissions for cost determinations and advise on interest claims linked to funding costs.

I accept instructions in offshore work (e.g. Cayman Islands) and have a growing interest in DIFC litigation. I am a member of the International Bar Association.

Qualifications & Memberships

  • LLB (Hons) Bristol | LLM Sussex | BVC | Inner Temple

  • Member: PIBA, APIL, PNBA, IBA

  • Direct Access qualified

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