Costs
About the Group:
"... a set that plays host to some notable names in the costs field... This rich seam of talent is skilled in all costs matters generally, and especially in those cases where there is a professional and medical negligence crossover." Chambers UK 2012
"Considered by many to be ‘the first port of call for all legal costs issues', Hailsham Chambers is ‘unparalleled in terms of response time and the level of detail that it undertakes." Legal 500 2011
"Hailsham Chambers continues to be one of the Bar's leading cost litigation sets. Commentators are keen to laud not just its stellar line-up of well- informed costs barristers, but also its 'utterly excellent and good-humoured clerks'." Chambers UK 2011
About the Group members:
Michael Pooles QC has a broad, high-quality practice that takes in high-profile professional indemnity work as well as costs matters. 'A barrister with a very judge-friendly style,' he is 'a persuasive voice in the courtroom who is particularly good for the bigger cases as he has a quick turnaround time and always gets to the essence of a case quickly.' Recently, he acted on the costs and group litigation order matter of Greene Wood McLean v Templeton." Chambers UK 2012
Andrew Post serves as head of costs at the set, and those seeking 'an experienced, flexible and effective counsel' would do well to instruct him, according to sources. He acted in Blue Sphere Global, an HMRC Court of Appeal matter concerning taxpayer support for costs appeals". Chambers UK 2012
Andrew Post, who is ‘an excellent advocate and advisor on costs issues'." Legal 500 2011
Alexander Hutton is renowned as a highly knowledgeable costs advocate. One of the first to take an interest in this niche area, he is 'always up to speed with the latest developments and at the cutting-edge of the law'. 'Very bright, very effective and well respected by judges,' he is popular with solicitors as 'he is not only thorough but highly perspicacious with it'. His recent appearances have included acting for the defence in Marcus v Medway Primary Health Care Trust. Chambers UK 2012
Alexander Hutton, who is ‘among the best in the country'." Legal 500 2011
Jamie Carpenter is increasingly visible in the market. Rapidly coming to the attention of more and more instructing solicitors, he is 'an incisive and convincing advocate'. He appeared in the multimillion-pound House of Lords dispute Cobbe v Yeoman's Row." Chambers UK 2012
Joshua Munro, a younger member of the set, who acted in Nobes v Berghoff Trading. Sources speak of his "decent and effectual skill set." Chambers UK 2012
Joshua Munro is singled out as being ‘excellent in every aspect of his profession, on paper, in conference, and before the court. He is a finder of solutions, not excuses'." Legal 500 2011
[Dan Stacey] has a strong profile in the costs arena, attracting market attention as 'a good performer who always puts his best into everything'." Chambers UK 2012