Harman GJK

Partners and Costs Lawyers: Matthew Harman, Sara Gould, Steve Jones, Mathew Knight and Gary Knight

Managing Partner: Sara Gould

Number of partners: 5

Number of other costs lawyers and costs draftsmen:4

Harman GJK are best known for providing a specialist costs service tailored to their clients’ needs and for their proven track record of dealing with some of the largest claims for legal costs in the UK.We have strong industry sector expertise in clinical negligence, personal injury, defamation and commercial as well as group actions.

In addition to the traditional services that you would expect such as preparation of electronic bills, points of dispute, negotiation, replies, issuing Part 8 proceedings if required and attending detailed assessment, they also provide:

• • Costs budgeting
  • Case management
  • Preparation of costs statements and estimates
  • Free telephone advice for clients on any legal costs matter
  • Fees tailored to client requirements
  • Regularfree training and seminars
  • Free courier service to collect and return files
  • In-house assistance if required
  • Preparation of bundles for Detailed Assessment
  • Advocacy

The vast majority of their clients provide remote access to their files which allows Harman GJK costs lawyers instant access, streamlining the process and reducing unnecessary delays.

Client satisfaction is evidenced by their long standing relationships which have, in some cases, been fostered over a period of 30 years. Key long-term clients include Leigh Day, Stewarts and Anthony Gold. Their growing client base is a reflection of their reputation and expertise in the industry.

Harman GJK offer free in-house training to clients and also host free costs seminars to provide updates to clients on the changing costs landscape and case law developments.

Harman GJK are experienced at dealing with a high volume of work across many large clients and routinely take on large group claims with considerable time constraints. All files are dealt with by qualified Costs Lawyers.

They continue to be instructed on complex, high value clinical negligence cases and ground breaking litigation.