Croft Solicitors, a practice which mainly acts for those receiving costs, is notable for its experience in a variety of costs litigation, particularly related to high-value claimant personal injury and asbestos cases. Practice group head Tom Blackburn ‘is a robust litigator and a very able advocate’, with additional skills in alternative dispute resolution and mediation. Emma Plant is another key figure in the team, utilising prior experience in insurance companies.
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Testimonials

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  • 'They fight your corner. I always know they will recover the maximum amount of costs for my client. They are great communicators. They keep me updated and leave me to get on with my other work. They are a formidable team. A force to be reckoned with.’

  • ‘Tom Blackburn is my go-to costs lawyer. He knows costs law like the back of his hand. He never backs down. Opponents know that they will end up in court if they don't act reasonably. Tom is a great advocate for mediation.'

  • ‘The costs team are pragmatic, responsive and helpful.’

  • ‘Tom Blackburn is very commercial and extremely helpful at enabling our firm and clients to navigate through the costs process.’

  • ‘My dealings with Crofts have been primarily with Tom Blackburn. He brings a wealth of experience to his cases. He is a keen proponent of mediation in costs matters and demonstrates the depth of his knowledge but also his commercial acumen when dealing with costs.’

  • ‘Tom Blackburn is easy to work with and really knows his stuff.’

  • ‘Tom Blackburn and his team provide an outstanding service in relation to complex and high value PI/asbestos costs bills. Tom's experience and judgment are second to none. He is a robust litigator and a very able advocate. Tom and Crofts Solicitors are my go-to costs lawyers in matters of substance and complexity.’

  • ‘Tom Blackburn is an outstanding costs lawyer. Emma Plant is also excellent. What stands out with me for Tom is his strategic approach to costs and ability to see the bigger picture. However, he is also willing to go the extra mile on cases and see matters right through to conclusion.’

Key clients

  • Fieldfisher LLP
  • Lansdowne Group Limited
  • Lansdowne Group Limited
  • Leigh Day LLP
  • MOH Law
  • Veale Wasbrough Vizards LLP
  • Taylor Wessing
  • Micula
  • Dr Juliette Galea (Maltese Law Firm)
  • Gunnercooke

Lawyers

Practice head

Tom Blackburn

Other key lawyers

Emma Plant