ABOUT US
Advantage Costs was established in 2016 by Geoffrey Andrews and Antony Barrett.
We deal with all aspects of costs litigation.
We have a hands-on approach with clients and an attention to detail.
Geoffrey and Antony often work together on projects providing a high level of client care. This dual approach allows us to provide comprehensive and clear advice, and has led to us being able to build longstanding relationships with our clients.
Antony Barrett
Costs draftsman since 2001
Antony has advised in respect of solicitor and own client disputes as well as costs disputes between the parties.
In August 2008 he was retained by the Treasury Solicitor to undertake adverse work, including advising all government departments.
Antony specialised in cases emanating from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. He obtained higher level security clearance to enable him to undertake this work.
Antony has also advised in commercial disputes, personal injury, judicial review and human rights.
He has prepared bills of costs, statements of costs, points of dispute, points of reply, advice and costs budgets.
Geoffrey Andrews
Costs draftsman since 1985
Geoffrey initially concentrated on criminal and family billing but having gained extensive knowledge and expertise in civil cost drafting, he now concentrates on billing commercial litigation and public law matters.
He is well versed in preparing and advising on cost budgets, preparing and settling bills of costs (including the new electronic bill) and advising clients on how to navigate the assessment process.
Geoffrey’s knowledge and expertise across a range of costs fields equips him with the ability to adapt to all situations and he has experience of preparing claims in all courts including the Supreme Court and Privy Council.
Costing these days also requires experience of costs budgeting and the considerable changes the new regime has created in terms of the need to liaise with fee earners during the life of a case and the different approach to the assessment of costs.
Our Notable Cases
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Guantanamo Bay (damages claims)
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Baha Mousa (damages claim)
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Mousa (public inquiry)
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Al-Sweady (judicial review)
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Ghurkha (rights to settlement)
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Al-Skeini (judicial review)
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Iraqi Civilian Litigation (including costs mediation of £18m)
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Iraqi Civilian Litigation (costs budgets)
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Bank Mellat Claim (Iranian sanctions litigation)
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NS - Lead case in third country removals
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Al-Saadi and Belhadj – UK complicity in extraordinary rendition
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Gary McKinnon – Computer hacker JR from extradition proceedings