“McCarthys Costs are knowledgeable and extremely responsive. Their expertise is amongst the very best and their consultants are extremely skilled. Their approach is results-focused and they consistently achieve excellent outcomes.”
Stefano Ruis, Partner, Hickman & Rose
“We have instructed Simon in a number of complex cases, and have always appreciated his expertise and professionalism. We will definitely use McCarthys again in the future.”
Alex Rook, Partner, Rook Irwin Sweeney
“Darren is our go to costs expert for housing disrepair cases. His advice is good; his bills are excellent. Very easy to work with.”
Timothy Waitt, Partner, Anthony Gold
“At GT Stewart we have been instructing McCarthy’s since November 2022 and have found them to be consistently exceptional. As a large firm we have to instruct a number of external costs drafting firms, and for inter partes work we have found them to go above and beyond any service we might expect. Not only are their bills consistently meticulously accurate, but their negotiation skills in settlement and protection of their client’s position throughout the billing and assessment process is second to none. They have provided mentoring and training to junior members of our department, are always ready on hand to answer queries on case law as they come up, and offer truly exceptional client care. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a safe pair of hands for their costs drafting needs.”
Eve Sperring, Civil Billing Supervisor, GT Stewart
“I have instructed McCarthys Costs for over 15 years. I find their services and expertise second to none. I always feel my cases are in safe hands and I am confident in the knowledge that I will receive sound and expert advice. I have long been impressed by the quality of recovery they can achieve through fairness, perseverance and tenacity. I trust their judgment implicitly and have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone who is fortunate enough to instruct them.”
Andrew Michael Arthur, Associate, Irwin Mitchell
“McCarthys Costs get results! They are truly experts in what they do, their dedication and thoroughness is absolutely top-notch. They just know and understand the key issues but are also very impressive in the way they understand the information provided case by case. They are truly experts and their knowledge on costs is extremely impressive. They are reasonable in fees, always deliver high quality work and always on time. I would happily recommend them to any clients or other firms.”
Rajea Ahmed, Partner, Miles & Partners
“Simon’s advice was invaluable on a complex costs matter. His advice was always clear, and his thoughtful and tactical approach resulted in a great outcome for the client. Simon was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend McCarthy’s Costs.”
Rosie Campbell, Associate Solicitor, Rook Irwin Sweeney
“For many years I’ve always been able to rely on Simon McCarthy. He gives incisive and up-front advice, fights hard to achieve the best result and always knows how to steer us through the more tricky aspects of a bill. I would not hesitate to recommend him.”
Jag Bahra, Senior Associate, Saunders Law
“Simon is a delight to work with. He provides an excellent service, particularly on complex and specialist matters. His guidance has been invaluable at the conclusion of post-inquest civil claims. He takes the matter from start to finish, preparing bills to a high standard, and gives sensible advice. He goes well above and beyond; I’ve very much appreciated that he has always been happy to help with ad hoc queries and takes pride in thinking things through properly.”
Ruth Mellor, AAP and Inquests Solicitor
“Simon is personable, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. He breaks down advice so it’s easy to understand and is always approachable, no matter how big or small the question. His training and feedback are thorough and detailed, and have played a significant role in my professional development. He’s very responsive, always willing to help, and will make time to offer advice and assistance, even at short notice. I highly recommend Simon for anyone seeking advice or training in costs law.”
Phoebe O’Toole, Costs Lawyer, GT Stewart
“Simon is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. He has a way of breaking up even the most difficult of topics and explaining them in a way that isn’t intimidating or confusing. No question is ever too small or too big for him. And he is always there to advise.”
Paulina Marczuk, Costs Lawyer, GT Stewart