Martyn Griffiths successful on appeal against £87k wasted costs order against family law solicitor

Martyn Griffiths represented a solicitor against whom a wasted costs order for £87,000 (to be assessed) had been made in family proceedings. Martyn persuaded the appeal judge that approach adopted by the court at first instance was procedurally irregular such that the proceedings were unjust. The order against the solicitor was set aside.

Martyn’s specialisms in costs and professional liability mean that he is perfectly placed to represent parties in respect of wasted or non-party costs orders.

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