Fielding specialist units covering costs budgeting, Court of Protection, legal aid, group actions, and fixed costs, Irwin Mitchell’s national costs team provides wide-ranging support, from initial funding advice through to the preparation of all court-required costs documents. Team head, Steven Green, has considerable experience across all areas of costs law, with particular expertise in high-value claims arising from catastrophic personal injury and medical negligence.
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- ‘They were very approachable, would regularly keep me updated and regularly kept in contact.’
- ‘A huge team of costs lawyers working on everything from routine low-value matters to some of the most important litigation in this area. Their portfolio is impressive, and they offer real strength in depth.’
- ‘Steven Green is a legend of the costs world. There is nothing he does not know. Runs an extremely tight ship across a large department.'
- 'Ian Gilbert is not only a brilliant advocate, but very technical lawyer. Not afraid to take points that others shy away from. Punchy and impressive.'
- ‘Irwin Mitchell's costs lawyers are at the forefront of all developments in the sector and regularly one of the parties in new leading cases.'
- ‘Steven Green has exceptional knowledge and advocacy ability. There are no costs matters that Steven cannot handle.'
Work highlights
Represented the Appellant in a claim for Supreme Court costs following a successful Supreme Court action relating to the meaning of “exceptional circumstances” as part of a flight delay claim.
Represented the Claimant on costs issues across High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court in a claim against TUI UK Ltd for acute gastroenteritis contracted at a TUI hotel. Detailed assessment proceedings required 3 Bills of Costs totalling circa £600,000, involving complex arguments on hourly rates, proportionality, and interest entitlement.
Represented over 200 clients in a group action for injuries suffered as a result of industrial diseases contracted whilst working for British Steel. Advised in relation to costs budgeting resulting in the approval of a budget worth over £2,000,000.00 and subsequently prepared and negotiated on a claim for costs exceeding £3,500,000.00
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Practice head
Steven Green
Other key lawyers
Ian Gilbert; Darren Malone