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Kingsley Napley LLP

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Kingsley Napley LLP‘s practice is led by ’first-class and a leader in his field‘, Michael Tyler, who works with insurers, strategic planning, and costs budgeting of High Court matters. He routinely advises on litigation funding arrangements and client retainers, and is often instructed to handle costs submissions and claims for costs/reviews of costs.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Michael Tyler leads a team of costs lawyers who are both excellent at what they do and extremely personable. They are always a joy to work with.'
  • 'The costs lawyers get on top of the facts and nuances of the case quickly and are able to advise on the available legal arguments to secure the best result for the client.'
  • 'Michael Tyler - partner. Excellent and highly efficient lawyer. Able to assimilate large amounts of complex facts and identify the key legal arguments. Calm and logical approach. Extremely knowledgeable.'
  • 'Michael Tyler - simply first-class and a leader in his field. '
  • 'Michael Tyler is one of the best costs lawyers in the business, with an acute eye for detail and an excellent black letter lawyer.'
  • 'Michael Tyler is very personable and technically strong.'
  • 'Friendly team who work hard to meet the needs of their clients.'
  • 'Really good, friendly and highly competent team at all levels.'

Work highlights

  • Acting in ground-breaking costs cases such as in relation to arbitral awards.
  • Advising in international arbitrations on applications security for costs.
  • Advising in privacy proceedings for high net worth individuals.

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Michael Tyler

Michael Tyler

Kingsley Napley LLP

Michael is a Partner and the Head of the Costs Team with over 18 years’ experience in the field of costs law. He is the ‘go to individual’ when it comes to Part 36 offers and negotiation strategy of high value costs matters and insurance coverage. Qualifying as a Costs Lawyer in 2010 and as a Legal project Practitioner in 2018, Michael has conducted hearings on behalf of a wide variety of clients and professional bodies in County Courts, the High Court and has achieved success as the advocate on Appeal hearings before varying Circuit Judges. Most notably in the Privy Council of the Supreme Court. Joining Kingsley Napley in 2015, Michael’s practice involves working with insurers, strategic planning and costs budgeting of High Court matters. In particular for media, defamation and privacy cases.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michael Tyler