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Costs Litigation - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
PJ Kirby KC is a knowledgeable commercial silk whose practice encompasses all areas of costs law, including cases relating to detailed assessments, wasted costs and funding arrangements. He has experience of acting before the SCCO as well as the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. He further acts as a costs expert, appears in private hearings and advises in out-of-court settings. He also has experience as an ADR group-accredited mediator.
Strengths
He was great as expected. It was a larger matter and he did a great job. PJ is a perfect mix of charm, thoughtfulness and emotional intelligence.
PJ Kirby is extremely likeable and gives straight advice. He doesn't leave you in any doubt where he stands on an issue, which is very good.
PJ is a thoroughly nice man at the top of his game.
PJ Kirby is very good on group action costs litigation. Excellent on his feet, he's confident even in the most acrimonious of atmospheres.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Strengths
PJ is very efficient and very flexible. He always makes himself available and is focused in his advice.
He gives straight advice and his written work is good.