Flint Bishop

Costs Litigation

Daniel Askew is Partner and Head of Costs at Flint Bishop, specialising in costs litigation across the firm, with particular focus on high-value personal injury claims. He advises on all aspects of costs management, from initial budgeting through to detailed assessment, offering strategic guidance to both defendant and claimant matters.

Daniel also provides advocacy at cost case management conferences, cost mediations, and detailed assessments, ensuring effective negotiation and maximising recoveries for clients.

Daniel has a proven track record in achieving significant savings and reductions on assessment, with annual client savings exceeding £1.5m. He has led costs advisory and advocacy in complex cases, including:

Lead costs advisor in an £18m cerebral palsy negligence claim.

Costs negotiator and advocate in an £8m catastrophic loss case.

Advocate at a costs mediation achieving savings in excess of £200k.

He is highly regarded for his precision in drafting points of dispute and strategic advice, enabling strong Part 36 offers and enhanced recovery of defendant assessment costs.

LLB (Law), University of DerbyLegal Practice Course, Nottingham Law School