James Laughland (Call: 1991) is an experienced costs practitioner and has been involved in this field ever since the leading authority on wasted costs: Ridehalgh v Horsefield [1994]. He has been identified as a leading junior for costs in both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500 since 2007.
Recent significant costs cases have included BNM v MGN Ltd (CofA, proportionality), Miller v Associated Newspapers Ltd (SC, recoverability of ATE premiums) and Broadhurst v Tan (CofA, Part 36 in fixed costs cases).
The directories have noted that the “impressive” James Laughland is “technically very strong in relation to costs law practice, and is a first class advocate with good judgment and very good on the detail” and that he is “a stand-out barrister at the cutting edge of costs law, with great advocacy skills”.
James regularly advises a leading ATE insurer on costs issues and represents them on challenges to their premiums. He has also acted as a mediator in costs disputes and is trained as an arbitrator. The other areas of James’ practice are personal injury and motor fraud and he is recommended for both in the leading directories.
Other The Bar Panel Members
Andrew McGee
Andrew McGee has been a member of the Kings Chambers Costs Team since 2004, with extensive experience in over 100 Detailed Assessments and as a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Benjamin Williams QC
Benjamin Williams QC is ranked as a first-tier costs silk by both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500, having appeared in most of the leading costs cases of the last 20 years.
Craig Ralph
Craig Ralph is a true costs specialist who has practised exclusively in all aspects of costs and litigation funding since 2005, with expertise in demand in contentious and non-contentious costs issues.
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