Commercial Litigation
From the initial Costs Plan to the final Bill of Costs or Detailed Assessment, our Commercial Litigation team are dedicated to attaining the best results. Our team of Costs Draftsmen, Solicitors and members of the Bar tactically design each move to ensure they are always best placed to support and defend the efforts you exerted on each case.
The dexterity of our Commercial Litigation team has attracted work from Top 10 city firms in the UK to a number of clients based overseas, including America, Europe and Asia.
Our team are well versed in all areas of commercial law and group action matters, and are regularly involved with issues such as Security for Costs Applications and supporting litigation funders in their risk profiling.
Our commercial specialisations are greatly diverse, including:
- Intellectual property
- Banking
- Insolvency
- Maritime
- Defamation
- Aviation
- Tax
- International Arbitration
- Shareholder disputes
- Breach of contracts
- Land disputes
- Interest Rate Swap Agreements
- Inheritance disputes
- Deceit and Fraud
- Professional Negligence
Testimonials
ELLIOT LISTER, PARTNER, ASSERSON LAW, INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM
“We have turned to MRN for assistance with costs matters on a number of occasions, most recently on a long-standing and difficult detailed assessment. We have found them to be co-operative, patient and helpful. They have carried out work promptly and efficiently without sacrificing accuracy” ELLIOT LISTER, PARTNER, ASSERSON LAW, INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM
CRAIG EMDEN, MANAGING PARTNER, HOWARD KENNEDY LLP
“We have always found their service to be first rate. They are precise, meet time limits and are very responsive to any queries that we have. I look forward to continuing to work with them in the future.” CRAIG EMDEN, MANAGING PARTNER, HOWARD KENNEDY LLP
STEVEN RICHARDS, PARTNER, FOOT ANSTEY LLP
“MRN are responsive and cost-effective. Their work has been praised by a High Court costs master for its accuracy and focus” STEVEN RICHARDS, PARTNER, FOOT ANSTEY LLP
ANDREW LITCHFIELD, PARTNER, GOWLING WLG
“MRN’s client service is second to none. They are commercial, responsive, efficient and pragmatic and understand the need to work closely with us to deliver the best results” ANDREW LITCHFIELD, PARTNER, GOWLING WLG
LEWIS BAGLIETTO QC, PARTNER & HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, HASSANS
“The information presented at MRN’s recent in house seminar was invaluable. MRN have an excellent grasp on all areas of legal costs and I could not recommend them highly enough.” LEWIS BAGLIETTO QC, PARTNER & HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, HASSANS
HUGH JAMES, PARTNER, ANDREW JACKSON LLP
“MRN’s experts are technically skilled and a pleasure to work with.” HUGH JAMES, PARTNER, ANDREW JACKSON LLP
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Clinical Negligence
Our dedicated clinical negligence team are significantly conversant in all aspects of medical negligence law, and have a wealth of experience dealing with the same.
We understand the sensitivity and level of involvement required in dealing with such difficult matters, and during the budgeting stage we will ensure you are well positioned to achieve the best possible result for your client. As such, we are mindful of the need to support expert fees and are proactive in involving all of your providers in the costs process, seeking genuine quotes from the onset of the matter.
Our team is highly experienced in various clinical negligence matters, including:
- Birthing injuries
- Misdiagnosis
- Cerebral Palsy
- Spinal injuries
- Surgical errors
- Birthing defects
- Dental negligence
- Cosmetic surgery claims
Testimonials
BERNADETTE MCGHIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ENABLE LAW
“MRN have an excellent team of costs experts” BERNADETTE MCGHIE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ENABLE LAW
RICHARD COLEMAN, PARTNER & HEAD OF CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, WITHY KING
“I have always found the service I have received from MRN to be of the highest quality. They are efficient, proactive and flexible and are easy to work with. I feel that our costs are in safe hands with them” RICHARD COLEMAN, PARTNER & HEAD OF CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, WITHY KING
MARK BOWMAN, PARTNER IN PERSONAL INJURY & CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, FIELDFISHER LLP
“I have been nothing but impressed with the work they have done for me” MARK BOWMAN, PARTNER IN PERSONAL INJURY & CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, FIELDFISHER LLP
CAROL MAUNDER, PARTNER & HEAD OF CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, DUTTON GREGORY LLP
“Matters dealt with promptly, single point of contact and thorough advice” CAROL MAUNDER, PARTNER & HEAD OF CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, DUTTON GREGORY LLP
STUART BRAMLEY, PARTNER & HEAD OF CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, TOZERS LLP
“We don’t rely on just one costs firm, but of the two or three we utilise, MRN are very much the preferred provider.” STUART BRAMLEY, PARTNER & HEAD OF CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, TOZERS LLP
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Personal Injury
Our specialised team know there is no such thing as a routine personal injury case and will stop at nothing to ensure the very best outcome is achieved. We work hard to identify and remedy any retainer issue and are always at hand to give practical advice in this area.
Our team is highly experienced in various personal injury matters, including:
- Catastrophic injury
- Road traffic accidents
- Accidents and Illness abroad
- Workplace injury
- Industrial disease
- Asbestos claims
- Abuse and Criminal injury claims
- Military injury
Testimonials
MARK BOWMAN, PARTNER IN PERSONAL INJURY & CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, FIELDFISHER LLP
“I have been nothing but impressed with the work they have done for me” MARK BOWMAN, PARTNER IN PERSONAL INJURY & CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE, FIELDFISHER LLP
ANDREW BRADLEY, PARTNER, LEIGH DAY
“Matters dealt with promptly, single point of contact and thorough advice” ANDREW BRADLEY, PARTNER, LEIGH DAY
LEE HART, PARTNER & HEAD OF SERIOUS INJURY, CLARKE WILLMOTT LLP
“Speed of service, portal user friendly – save significant time, far better than anything we have used” LEE HART, PARTNER & HEAD OF SERIOUS INJURY, CLARKE WILLMOTT LLP
VICTORIA PRYER, NELSONS SOLICITORS
“MRN advocates have been consistent in achieving excellent outcomes at CMC.” VICTORIA PRYER, NELSONS SOLICITORS
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Court of Protection
These costs are generally assessed on paper and so, more than any other area of costs, you need to be confident that your bills are drafted by people who understand how it will be reviewed and assessed. Our Court of Protection team has developed a clear understanding of what is wanted from their bills and ensures that this expectation is exceeded.
We have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by Deputies. By understanding the difficulties associated with managing property and finances, as well as engaging with patients, their families and case providers, we can ensure that all our bills of comprehensive and engaging.
Testimonials
MATTHEW COOPER, SOLICITOR, WBW SOLICITORS
“MRN provides an excellent service” MATTHEW COOPER, SOLICITOR, WBW SOLICITORS
GILLIAN YOUNG, CASE MANAGER, PENNINGTONS MANCHES LLP
“I have been using MRN’s cost drafting services for approximately a year and have always had a quick and efficient service. They have a good understanding of the requirements of the Court and have always been willing to help when queries on costs have arisen.” GILLIAN YOUNG, CASE MANAGER, PENNINGTONS MANCHES LLP
ROBERT LEE, ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR, CANTER LEVIN & BERG
“I’ve used MRN solicitors several times now to assist with the drafting of Court of Protection bills. They have always provided a great service and the staff have been helpful throughout the matter.” ROBERT LEE, ASSOCIATE SOLICITOR, CANTER LEVIN & BERG
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SOLICITOR & OWN CLIENT
Our experts understand the arguments required to defend any challenge to your invoices, which also makes them perfectly placed to advise on challenging invoices when instructed by clients.
Our Solicitor-client team can help you with a full range of services in relation to this growing area of costs dispute, including advice; issuing or defending solicitor-own client assessment proceedings; drafting breakdowns of costs, points of dispute or replies; and attending assessments of your invoices.
We can also assist with quantification of Part 7 claims which include an element of solicitor/own client dispute.
Testimonials
ELLIOT LISTER, PARTNER, ASSERSON LAW, INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM
“We have turned to MRN for assistance with costs matters on a number of occasions, most recently on a long-standing and difficult detailed assessment. We have found them to be co-operative, patient and helpful. They have carried out work promptly and efficiently without sacrificing accuracy” ELLIOT LISTER, PARTNER, ASSERSON LAW, INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM
CRAIG EMDEN, MANAGING PARTNER, HOWARD KENNEDY LLP
“We have always found their service to be first rate. They are precise, meet time limits and are very responsive to any queries that we have. I look forward to continuing to work with them in the future.” CRAIG EMDEN, MANAGING PARTNER, HOWARD KENNEDY LLP
STEVEN RICHARDS, PARTNER, FOOT ANSTEY LLP
“MRN are responsive and cost-effective. Their work has been praised by a High Court costs master for its accuracy and focus” STEVEN RICHARDS, PARTNER, FOOT ANSTEY LLP
ANDREW LITCHFIELD, PARTNER, GOWLING WLG
“MRN’s client service is second to none. They are commercial, responsive, efficient and pragmatic and understand the need to work closely with us to deliver the best results” ANDREW LITCHFIELD, PARTNER, GOWLING WLG
LEWIS BAGLIETTO QC, PARTNER & HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, HASSANS
“The information presented at MRN’s recent in house seminar was invaluable. MRN have an excellent grasp on all areas of legal costs and I could not recommend them highly enough.” LEWIS BAGLIETTO QC, PARTNER & HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, HASSANS
HUGH JAMES, PARTNER, ANDREW JACKSON LLP
“MRN’s experts are technically skilled and a pleasure to work with.” HUGH JAMES, PARTNER, ANDREW JACKSON LLP