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39 Essex Chambers

Costs Litigation

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39 Essex Chambers

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

The barristers at 39 Essex Chambers receive plaudits for the depth of their knowledge in costs matters. Members here act in solicitor-client disputes, and are experts in detailed cost assessments involving group action litigation, clinical negligence and personal injury claims. Members continue to advise on costs issues in high-profile cases such as a group action claim against Rugby Football Union, regarding the duty of care owed by sport regulators, and Arcadia Energy Suisse v Jones Day, which involved a fee dispute. One interviewee commented: "39 Essex Chambers consistently demonstrates exceptional ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters, particularly in costs litigation. Their barristers possess in-depth legal knowledge and strategic acumen, offering clear, pragmatic solutions in highly intricate cases."

Jamie Tucker is the senior practice manager.

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Strengths

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  • The clerks are highly efficient and provide prompt, clear communication. They are proactive in ensuring that all logistical and administrative aspects of matters run smoothly.

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  • The clerks are top-drawer - polite, friendly and very helpful.

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  • Senior practice manager Jamie Tucker in particular is extremely quick, helpful and always well pitched commercially.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Shaman Kapoor
    Shaman Kapoor

    Shaman Kapoor

    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.

    • He is an amazing advocate who is very quick-thinking and persuasive on his feet.

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  • Judith Ayling
    Judith Ayling

    Judith Ayling

    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.

    • She is very bright and just gets hard concepts very quickly.

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  • Nicola Greaney
    Nicola Greaney

    Nicola Greaney

    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.

    • She is alive to the issues that the Tribunal is considering and is able to assist with providing pragmatic solutions.

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    • A fantastic, punchy advocate, who is effective in court.

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  • Vikram Sachdeva
    Vikram Sachdeva

    Vikram Sachdeva

    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.

    • Vikram has exceptional expertise in costs litigation, and is particularly good for complex cases. His analysis is meticulous, and his advocacy in costs appeals is both persuasive and authoritative.

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  • Daniel Laking
    Daniel Laking

    Daniel Laking

    Daniel Laking is an experienced junior barrister.

    • He is personable, he knows his stuff, and he can explain things in an easy way. I've been impressed with his communication and general approach.

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    • User-friendly, tactically sound, legally flawless and very responsive.

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    • Dan is great on paper as well as in court. He takes a good common-sense approach.

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