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Robin Dunne | Hardwicke
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His knowledge of the law is excellent and he has a pragmatic, commercial approach
He is technically sound, ensures he is fully prepared and is incredibly pragmatic
Robin is a specialist in costs and litigation funding. He has focused on this complex area of law since qualification and is recommended for costs litigation in both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.
Prior to independent practice, he was an employed barrister and partner in a City of London firm of solicitors.
Robin prides himself on combining a friendly manner with a commercially astute approach.
Robin is instructed by both paying and receiving parties in all issues relating to costs and is particularly sought after in cases which are unusual or involve novel points of law.
In addition to his busy advocacy practice, Robin also has a significant “paper” practice dealing with advices on points of law, likely awards of costs and costs issues generally; written submissions on costs following judgment; pleadings including Part 7 and Part 8, applications, Part 18 questions, notice and grounds of appeal, skeleton arguments. Unusually for counsel, Robin has extensive experience of drafting points of dispute and replies.
Appeals (both first and second appeals)
• Interlocutory hearings regarding costs issues such as default costs certificates, interim payments
Ainsworth v Stewarts Law [2020] EWCA Civ 178: Robin successfully represented the Respondent in the court of appeal in this solicitor and client case concerning whether the judge was right to strike out points of dispute relating to document time that were not properly particularised. Robin also acted for the Respondent in the High Court appeal ([2019] Costs LR 669).
PME v The Scout Association [2019] EWHC 3421 (QB) : Appeal to High Court (Stewart J) concerning the scope of an appeal from an authorised costs officer where a provisional assessment had been undertaken. Robin also acted in the first instance decision, reported at [2019] EWHC B10 (Costs) which also dealt with the jurisdiction of costs officers to undertake provisional assessments.
Badaei v Woodwards Solicitors [2019] EWHC 1854 (QB): High Court appeal (O’Farrell J) dealing with whether, in a Solicitors Act claim, Part 7 recovery proceedings should be stayed pending resolution of Part 8 proceedings for detailed assessment under s 70 of the Act.
Herbert v H H Law Ltd [2019] EWCA Civ 527 – with PJ Kirby QC. Leading judgment on post LASPO success fees, risk assessment and whether ATE premiums are a solicitor’s disbursement.
Vertannes v United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust [2018] EWHC B18 (Costs)- Whether, where a CMO had been made and then a hearing listed for updated budgets to be considered, had the effect that that the bill of costs needed to be phased per the approved budget.
Gill v Heer Manak Solicitors [2018] EWHC 2881 (QB): Mr. Justice Walker. Appeal from Master Simons considering whether a firm had terminated the retainer with their client on reasonable notice.
Woodland v Swimming Teachers’ Association and Others [2018] 3 Costs LR 469: Discontinuance under r.38, Bullock and Sanderson Orders and the appropriate apportionment of costs between multiple defendants.
Hugh Cartwright & Amin v Devoy-Williams & Anor [2018] EWHC 1692 (QB) – Davies J. Appeal from a costs judge’s decisions on hourly rates, counsel’s fees, set off and the costs of assessment.
Annie Parvez v Mooney Everett Solicitors Ltd [2018] EWHC 62 (QB): Mr. Justice Soole. Appeal in solicitor / client proceedings concerning a client’s right to elect to accept delivery of a bill where there were alleged breaches of the solicitors’ accounts rules.
Richard Slade & Company Solicitors v Boodia & Anor [2017] EWHC 2699 (QB): Mrs. Justice Slade. Appeal from a costs judge on the question of whether partial bills (containing only profit costs) could stand as interim statute bills. Also consideration of whether such bills could form a ‘Chamberlain’ bill.
Vivienne Jago v Whitbread Group PLC (2016) Lawtel: Master Whalan SCCO. Acting for the paying party in an application to disallow costs under CPR r.44.11. 50% of the claimant’s assessed costs disallowed due to her solicitor’s improper and unreasonable conduct in the detailed assessment proceedings.
Rahimian & Anor v Allan Janes LLP [2016] EWHC B18 (Costs): Senior Costs Judge Gordon-Saker. Solicitor and client assessment. Consideration of ‘Chamberlain’ bills and when the client must be in a position to consider whether to have the bills assessed.
Robin acts for and against ATE and LEI insurers in disputes over policy coverage in addition to his costs practice (which involves the challenging or recovery of premiums).
Acting for and advising an ATE insurer where a solicitor refused to pay the premium, arguing that the case had not been ‘won’ under the terms of the policy. The full premium was recovered following mediation.
Advising an ATE insurer who was refusing to indemnify their policy holder due to alleged breaches of the policy terms by their solicitor.
Instructed by an LEI insurer to resist indemnity where the panel solicitor had not complied with the reporting requirements in the insurer’s terms of appointment.
Acting for an LEI insurer where the successful defendant was arguing that the insurer should pay wasted costs despite being entitled to rely upon QOWCS.
Having been a partner in a firm of solicitors for a number of years, Robin has first-hand knowledge of the working practices and obligations of solicitors.
Acting in a six figure claim for a client involving complex issues of negligence and a concurrent Solicitors Act litigation (settled following mediation)
Advising an LEI insurer in relation to alleged professional negligence of their panel firm involving property litigation.
Acting in a high value High Court claim between solicitor and client involving a counter claim for professional negligence (listed for a 5 day trial).
Instructed in a direct access case in the High Court for a client against their solicitor where there are multiple applications / appeals including allegations of negligence against the solicitor.
One of the few genuine costs specialists at the Bar – an assured and practical approach combined with excellent client service and an in-depth knowledge (Client)
A very skilled advocate and his knowledge of costs law and procedure is very impressive (Client)
He has a pragmatic and commercial approach (Client)
Robin is recommended for Costs Litigation by Legal 500 and Chambers UK.
“Does a hell of a lot of costs work” and “can handle sensitive and time-pressured instructions.” (Chambers UK)
“He is technically sound, ensures he is fully prepared and is incredibly pragmatic.” (Legal 500)
Essential Guide to Civil Costs & Litigation Funding
A Practical Guide to Solicitor and Client Care Costs
BA (Hons) University of London
PG Dip Law, City University
Mediator, CIArb
Judge of the First Tier Tribunal
2 July 2018 Robin Dunne, specialist costs and litigation funding barrister, joins Hardwicke
25 March 2020 Ainsworth v Stewarts Law – the Court of Appeal gives guidance on solicitor/client costs disputes
19 February 2020 Ainsworth v Stewarts Law – the Court of Appeal gives guidance on solicitor/client costs disputes
29 January 2019 Essential Guide to Civil Costs & Litigation Funding