The SJB Costs team is made up of experienced costs barristers. All of the group have an excellent understanding of the relevant Civil Procedure Rules and costs issues.

The team has particular expertise in the impact of the “Jackson Reforms” and “LASPO” and are experienced in cost budgeting and precedent H.

Particular areas of knowledge include:

  • 3rd party funding and costs
  • ATE and BTE insurance
  • Costs capping
  • Costs management conferences
  • CFAs (post and pre-Jackson)
  • Damages based agreements
  • Detailed assessment
  • Guideline rates
  • Part 36 offers
  • Precedent H
  • Retainers and novel funding arrangements
  • The impact of Mitchell and case law
  • The Indemnity principle