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

Rejection of “sober” Part 36 offer leaves ex-wife liable for indemnity costs
Read the full judgment in Timokhin v Timokhina [2026] EWHC 1194 (KB)

Payment via third parties does not discharge client’s responsibilities to solicitors
Read the full Judgment in Mehta v Howard Kennedy LLP [2026] EWHC 968 (KB)

Security for costs is not obtainable in inter partes assessments
Read the full Judgment in Magomedov & Ors v Rabinovich & Ors [2026] EWHC 962 (SCCO)
Latest News

Rejection of “sober” Part 36 offer leaves ex-wife liable for indemnity costs
Read the full judgment in Timokhin v Timokhina [2026] EWHC 1194 (KB)

Payment via third parties does not discharge client’s responsibilities to solicitors
Read the full Judgment in Mehta v Howard Kennedy LLP [2026] EWHC 968 (KB)
Latest News

Rejection of “sober” Part 36 offer leaves ex-wife liable for indemnity costs
Read the full judgment in Timokhin v Timokhina [2026] EWHC 1194 (KB)