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 services sector, and covers costs in group action claims.

Judith Ayling KC is a talented silk in the field of costs 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.

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.

Vikram Sachdeva KC is a barrister gaining prominence for his involvement in commercial 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.

Daniel Laking is an experienced junior barrister.