Nationwide Costs Lawyers & Draftsmen
with 30+ Years of Expertise
Your Strategic Partner in Legal Costs
Trusted by solicitors, local authorities, and legal teams across the England & Wales since 1995.
Fast turnaround times
Dependable service levels
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Experienced Costs Lawyers
Qualified specialists delivering reliable results.
30+ Years of Expertise
Established expertise with nationwide reach.
About Us
We are a Company of legal cost experts offering a Nationwide service. Over the last 30 years, our team has gained a wealth of experience and built strong professional relationships with a large number of clients across all sectors including Private Practice, Local & Police Authorities, and Insurance. We have expertise in all manner of cases including Court of Protection, Legally Aided, Commercial, Personal Injury, Housing Disrepair, and Police cases.
We understand that in the changing legal landscape cash flow and optimal outcomes are paramount. Our services are geared to achieve these objectives at market-leading rates. Please contact us to discuss your requirements or to arrange a collection of your papers. We collect and deliver Nationwide and have facilities to receive electronic files and case management data.
Key Contacts
Shaun Higginbotham
Costs Lawyer
Founder and Managing Director
Andrew Armson LLB
Costs Lawyer Operations Director
Andrew Jones LLB
Director
Elisse Bradbury
Legal Aid Manager
Shaun commenced his professional journey in the costs sector in 1988 with a local firm of Law Costs Draftsmen. In 1990, he transitioned to a prominent regional firm of solicitors, where he progressed to the position of Head of Costs and lead Costs Advocate. Throughout this period, Shaun oversaw a diverse array of Costs matters, including the notable HIV multi-party litigation. In 1995, he founded SPH Costing Services, attracting clients who appreciated his commercial and pragmatic approach to costs. He was also engaged in the firm’s advocacy and received accolades from a District Judge, who characterized him as "exceptionally competent and sound."
Shaun attained his Associate qualification (AALCD) in 1994 and subsequently became a Fellow (FALCD) of the Association of Law Costs Draftsmen. He was part of the inaugural group of Costs Lawyers admitted in July 2007. With more than 37 years of experience in the Costs Industry, Shaun has effectively managed the processing of tens of millions of pounds in Solicitors’ fees across various civil cases, showcasing his dedication to delivering efficient and cost-effective solutions to key stakeholders in the Legal Industry.
Andrew began working in the Costs Industry in the Midlands in 1993 and, following joining SPH Costing Services in 1998, qualified as an Associate (AALCD) in 2002 and then as a Fellow (FALCD) in 2004 of the Association of Law Costs Draftsman, before also qualifying in the first tranche of Costs Lawyers to be admitted in July 2007.
Throughout his career, Andrew has accumulated a wealth of experience in conducting costs claims for both paying and receiving parties and, further, has represented clients as an Advocate on more than 2,500 Detailed Assessments, Appeals, and associated hearings from the County Courts, through the Court of Appeal and to the Supreme Court.
Andrew is available to accept instructions in respect of all areas of costs law, He regularly acts for Local Authorities and various Constabularies in relation to excessive costs claims especially in Housing Disrepair matters.
Andrew is an Accredited Training Provider through the Costs Lawyers Standards Board (CLSB).
Contact: aa@sphcosts.com
Prior to joining SPH, he spent nearly 10 years as a Claimant personal injury lawyer before moving into the world of costs in 1996. He became Chief Executive of a major costs company, predominantly being a service provider to leading insurers. He moved to SPH in 2007.
He now deals with many of our Clinical Negligence cases for Claimants and is regularly instructed by Defendant local authorities on their personal injury and housing disrepair claims. However, he also brings his vast experience to bear on all manner of civil claims for either side and is one of our key Advocates on all types of costs hearings. Andrew deals with all aspects of civil costs including Bill drafting, Budget preparation, negotiations (on Budgets and more generally), together with preparation of Points of Dispute and Replies.
Contact: aj@sphcosts.com
Elisse became a member of SPH in 2018 and is recognised as a foremost authority in Civil Legal Aid Costs.
She oversees our comprehensive Legal Aid Practice from our Head Office located in Leyland and serves as the primary contact for our professional clients.
She maintains regular communication with the Legal Aid Agency to guarantee that our clients receive the most current policies and guidance, which ensures that claims are processed effectively and efficiently.
Additionally, she specialises in managing High Cost Case plans and handles numerous complex cases throughout.
Contact: egb@sphcosts.com