Negotiations & Advocacy
We provide commercially focused negotiation strategy and experienced advocacy at all stages of the costs process.
Our team:
• Advises on settlement parameters, including Part 36 strategy
• Conducts negotiations with a focus on maximising recovery
• Represents clients at summary and detailed assessments
• Handles interlocutory applications and costs hearings
We regularly appear before the Senior Courts Costs Office, High Court and regional courts, and are frequently instructed as agents in complex or time-critical matters.
Latest News

Percentage Reduction applied to Summarily Assessed Costs to Reflect Partial Success on Application
Read the full Judgment in Matrix Receivables Ltd v Musst Holdings Ltd [2024] EWHC 2167 (Ch)

Indemnity Costs Refused Despite Successful Defence in Defamation Claim
Read the full Judgment in Rodoy v Optical Express LTD [2026] EWHC 1486 (KB)
Court of Appeal restores costs judge’s refusal to strike out non-compliant Points of Dispute
Read the full the judgement in Ward v Rai [2026] EWCA Civ 816
Latest News

Percentage Reduction applied to Summarily Assessed Costs to Reflect Partial Success on Application
Read the full Judgment in Matrix Receivables Ltd v Musst Holdings Ltd [2024] EWHC 2167 (Ch)

Indemnity Costs Refused Despite Successful Defence in Defamation Claim
Read the full Judgment in Rodoy v Optical Express LTD [2026] EWHC 1486 (KB)
Latest News

Percentage Reduction applied to Summarily Assessed Costs to Reflect Partial Success on Application
Read the full Judgment in Matrix Receivables Ltd v Musst Holdings Ltd [2024] EWHC 2167 (Ch)