Costs - UK-wide
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Bolt Burdon Kemp has one of the leading personal injury and clinical negligence groups, which feeds into the firm's costs law expertise. The scope of its services is significant, and the team is involved in a range of matters across the county and high courts.
Strengths
Bolt Burdon Kemp is approachable and has competence at all levels. They are well prepared, work well as a team and have broad knowledge about costs and costs recovery.
There is a significant strength across the board at Bolt Burdon Kemp in respect of all matters of costs, with a particular emphasis on their advocacy offerings from their costs lawyers.
Bolt Burdon Kemp's service levels are excellent, and they really focus on putting their clients at the centre of the process.
Bolt Burdon Kemp has skilled experts in costs in high-value personal injury litigation.
Notable practitioners
Sam Hayman is the head of the costs team at Bolt Burdon Kemp. He enjoys a loyal following of clients thanks to his user-friendly, responsive and knowledgeable service.
Sam Hayman has first-class knowledge in his specialised area of legal costs.
Sam Hayman has a great combination of sound judgement and practical advice.
Sam Hayman is superb. He is extremely bright, astute and very commercially-minded. He provides excellent instructions and is a reliable member of the team.
Sam Hayman's commercial awareness is excellent and his ability to think on his feet to get the best result for his clients is exceptional.
Jack Ridgway is a costs lawyer and partner in the costs team at Bolt Burdon Kemp. In addition to his broad experience in a range of costs claims, Ridgway also acts as chair of the Association of Costs Lawyers.
Jack Ridgway is a good advocate.
Jack Ridgway is extremely adept at advocacy and presenting costs arguments in a strong and persuasive fashion.
Jack Ridgway is quickly becoming a force in the legal costs arena. He is meticulous in his work and has a great ability to always get the best outcome for his clients.
