Predominantly based in Sheffield, Irwin Mitchell‘s sizeable team provides a full service and assists clients with the full life cycle of costs litigation, from funding and costs estimation all the way through to the conclusion of the litigation. Practice head Steven Green concentrates on high-value claims for costs arising from catastrophic personal injury and medical negligence cases. The team also includes Ian Gilbert, a key name to note for recovering costs in high-value personal injury cases, and Darren Malone, who frequently represents clients in costs hearings.
Testimonials
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‘We cannot fault the whole company. They dealt with everything smoothly and efficiently and we were very pleased with the service they provided.’
‘Steven Green’s knowledge is unrivalled in the business.’
‘Efficient and pragmatic.’
‘David Wright is pragmatic and always brilliantly prepared.’
'Ian Gilbert is an excellent team leader. Chris Williams is a conscientious draftsman and always on top of things. Darren Malone has great judgment and is a very personable lawyer.'
'Ian Gilbert is a technical wizard.'
Work highlights
- Advised over 80 clients in relation to the cost budgeting issues arising from litigation following the terrorist attacks which took place in Tunisia in June 2015, resulting in the approval of a costs budget of over £8m.
- Representing a client in a novel costs claim including arguments relating to a success fee in excess of the fixed regime, resulting from exposure to asbestos following the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Centre.
- Represented over 200 clients in a large group action for injuries suffered as a result of industrial diseases contracted whilst working for British Steel.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Steven Green