Costs Lawyers - UK-wide
What the Team is Known For
Leeds firm Clarion is renowned for providing market-leading costs services. The firm has the ability to handle a wide variety of cases, including fraud, real estate and will challenges, and is particularly strong in Court of Protection matters.
Strengths
"Clarion are one of the very best at handling large-value personal injury and Court of Protection work. They have very strong costs lawyers who demonstrate a very high level of expertise."
"They are the best in the market producing quality bills for assessment."
"I've found them to be efficient, responsive, and they go the extra mile; I can't think of anything they can improve on."
Work Highlights
Clarion assisted Al-Tamimi & Company with the preparation of a bill of costs for assessment in the Dubai International Finance Centre. Costs in the case, which relates to the recovery of sums due under a USD7 million loan facility, exceed GBP500,000.
Notable Practitioners
Andrew McAulay is head of the costs team at Clarion. Praised by sources for his knowledge and his approachable and responsive manner, he is a leading figure in the costs law space. "Andrew is a delight to work with. Nothing is too much trouble and he is always willing to help." "Andrew completely understands the costs world and is aware of our commercial vision and approach. Andrew is always on hand to help in any way needed." "He has excellent attention to detail, provides commercially focused strategic advice, is user-friendly and can distil complex legal principles into concise, easy to follow advice."
Stephanie Kaye leads the Court of Protection costs service at Clarion. She often prepares Court of Protection costs bills and has particular experience in acting for Deputies. "Stephanie is one of the finest in her field of Court of Protection costs." "Steph never fails to impress with her speed of response to enquiries, her level of knowledge and the support and solutions she offers to some of the most interesting scenarios that arise in costs." "Stephanie is seen as the go-to for Court of Protection billing queries and work. She really knows her area well and is always happy to support in a pragmatic and sensible way."
