Keith Bintley Limited is commended for its assistance to many leading law firms with a wide range of costs matters, covering commercial, insurance, catastrophic injuries, matrimonial, and contentious trusts and probate costs. Keith Bintley and John Ivory lead the team; the pair are ‘extremely knowledgeable and keep themselves up to date with developments up to the minute’, and are both well versed in litigation, including cross-border cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Proactive, prompt and courteous. Happy to go the extra mile and pick up the phone to answer any query, These are my go-to costs lawyers.'

  • ‘Keith Bintley is clever, pragmatic and efficient. John Ivory is likewise. It is a great team.’

  • ‘Keith Bintley and John Ivory are the go-to experts in relation to the costs of trust disputes. They know this area of the law very well, have a great feel for what is or isn't achievable and work very well with the team as a whole.’

  • ‘Both Keith Bintley and John Ivory are extremely knowledgeable and keep themselves up to date with developments up to the minute. Their turnaround is quick and efficient and their insights are hugely valuable. They are both very pleasant to work with and are true experts in this field.’

  • ‘John Ivory is one of the most helpful and knowledgeable costs lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is always available at the end of the phone and has guidance for every query. I trust his advice 100%.’

  • ‘John Ivory is a standout costs lawyer and, ultimately, the only person I trust with this type of work. He is personable, helpful and a true expert in his field.’

  • ‘They are my go-to firm when costs lawyers need to be involved on any case.'

  • ‘John Ivory offers first-class advice. He makes himself available at short notice, has excellent strategic input and his judgment is always on the money. He slots seamlessly into the team on any given case, always adding valuable input. He is extremely personable to approach and picks up the nuances of a case with ease.’

Key clients

  • Howard Kennedy
  • Mills & Reeve
  • Farrer & Co
  • Signature Litigation
  • Temple Legal Protection
  • Francis Wilks & Jones
  • Keystone Law
  • Mishcon de Reya
  • Walker Morris
  • McDermott Will & Emery
  • Leigh Day
  • RWK Goodman
  • Withers
  • Ashtons Legal

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Keith Bintley, John Ivory