Croft Solicitors

Department Profile

We litigate, negotiate and resolve costs disputes.

Croft Solicitors is recognised as a leading litigation firm in the UK, with a standout reputation in the specialist field of costs litigation. Our dedicated Costs Team is ranked by Chambers & Partners and is known for its strategic, responsive and commercially astute approach to costs law.

We act for both claimants and defendants in high-value, complex and high-profile costs disputes. Our team is trusted by national law firms, litigation funders and high-net-worth individuals to deliver results that are both effective and cost-efficient. We are known for our meticulous bill preparation, robust advocacy and deep understanding of the evolving costs landscape.

Our lawyers regularly appear in the Senior Courts Costs Office and have experience all the way up to the Supreme Court. We are skilled in all aspects of costs litigation, from detailed assessments and solicitor-client disputes to costs budgeting and alternative dispute resolution. Our clients value our clarity, precision and commitment to securing the best possible outcome.

We are proud to be at the forefront of costs litigation in the UK.

Main Areas of Practice – Costs Litigation

We provide a full-service offering in costs law, including:

• Retainer assistance
• Litigation funding overviews
• Costs management and budgeting
• Drafting and advising on costs budgets
• Representation at costs and case management conferences
• Solicitor-client disputes
• Alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and joint settlement meetings
• Detailed assessment proceedings
• Preparation of traditional and electronic bills of costs
• Points of Dispute and Replies
• Advocacy at detailed assessment hearings
• Inter-partes applications and interim payments

You can explore more about our Costs Litigation expertise and our recognition in Chambers Litigation Support.