Demonstrating ‘excellent client and cost management’, Horwich Farrelly is at the forefront of the new fixed costs regime. Practice group head Paul McCarthy, who is ‘excellent at analysing, communicating, costing and detailing his approach’, has extensive experience across all aspects of costs litigation, with strength in costs matters relating to insurance, personal injury, and clinical negligence. Ashliegh Beaver advises both paying and receiving parties in costs management and end-stage costs negotiation.
Testimonials
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- ‘The team have a real "can do" attitude, always proactively seeking settlement opportunities whilst being very mindful to limit the costs agreed to a fair and reasonable level. Always happy to think of innovative options to achieve this.’
‘Paul McCarthy has real, in-depth knowledge but he is able to share it without it being overwhelming for non-costs specialists. His judgement is completely trusted even on the largest of case negotiations.’
Key clients
- Government Legal Department
- EUI Limited
Work highlights
- Advised the Rugby Football Union on the recovery of its costs of a multi-million-pound construction dispute relating to improvement works at Twickenham Stadium ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
- Advised an estate owner on the costs implications and novel Solicitors Act issues arising from litigation about a restrictive covenant.