Costs Litigation & Legal Risk Department
Resolving Costs Disputes & Managing Legal Risk with Precision and Commercial Insight
At Glaisyers ETL, our Costs Litigation & Legal Risk team provides specialist support to law firms, Costs Lawyers and businesses facing complex cost disputes and compliance challenges. We combine deep technical expertise in costs law with practical advice on regulatory risk and risk management, helping clients minimise uncertainty and achieve strong outcomes. Our work spans drafting costs pleadings, attending costs hearings, advising on budgets and managing compliance with regulatory frameworks — all grounded in pragmatic, commercially focused thinking that clients trust.
Meet the Team
Michael Fletcher
Partner & Head of Costs and Advocacy
Gareth Farrelly
Senior Associate (Costs Litigation)
A Day in the Life: Life as a Costs Litigation & Legal Risk Specialist
We focus on delivering precise, strategic advice in a highly technical environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
Our work includes:
- Costs budgeting and cost management
- Detailed assessment proceedings
- Costs disputes and negotiations
- Inter-partes and solicitor-client costs issues
- Risk analysis and litigation cost strategy
- Advising on cost recovery and enforcement
- Supporting law firms and insurers on cost exposure and compliance
We work closely with clients to manage risk, reduce uncertainty, and achieve commercially sensible outcomes.
Different Roles Within the Team
If you’re passionate about technical legal work, advocacy and helping clients navigate complex disputes and regulatory challenges, our Costs Litigation & Legal Risk department at Glaisyers ETL offers a place to grow. With clear pathways, mentoring from seasoned specialists and opportunities to work on high‑impact matters, this team lets you build deep expertise and make a real difference.
Partner & Head of Costs and Advocacy
Leads overall strategy for costs litigation and legal risk, oversees complex matters and mentors the team.
Senior Associate (Costs Litigation)
Manages detailed analysis, advocacy, representation in costs hearings and client communication.
Costs Litigation Specialist / Solicitor
Drafts budgets, bills of costs, points of dispute and supports case progression.
Paralegal / Legal Support
Conducts research, prepares documentation and liaises with clients and courts to keep cases on track.
Compliance & Risk Analyst
Advises on regulatory risk frameworks, SRA compliance issues and proactive risk management.
“What defines our work is precision and advocacy. We help clients navigate complex cost disputes with confidence, ensuring every decision is underpinned by expertise and commercial awareness.”
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