Shoosmiths LLP

Costs

Andy is a Senior Associate Costs Lawyer within the Costs Team based in Birmingham who whilst beginning a costs career acting on behalf of Defendants has over the last 10 years specialised in Claimant costs.

Andy initially commenced a career in the costs sector as a Defendant representative in considering claims and costs before moving to deal with Claimant costs. He has considerable experience in complex high value claims including claims in clinical negligence, personal injury and commercial litigation.

With a background on both sides he has significant experience in all aspects of costs and has a good working knowledge of procedure and costs law. Andy is able to draft and prepare Bills of Costs and Costs Budgets as well as preparing both Points of Dispute and subsequent Replies whilst also negotiating favourable settlements. He is also able to provide advice on any costs issues.

Andy has appeared as an advocate at regional courts across the country.