Alyson Harley is a highly experienced Costs Draftsman who specialises in the preparation of Costs Budgets and Bills of Costs in complex, high-value litigation. Her work spans catastrophic personal injury and clinical negligence claims, as well as insolvency, commercial and construction disputes.
Alyson primarily deals with multi-million pound cases and is regularly instructed on some of the firm’s largest and most intricate matters. Notably, she was involved in the preparation of a Bill of Costs exceeding £2 million in a case that ultimately settled for £20 million, demonstrating her ability to manage technically demanding and complex work with precision and care.
Her meticulous attention to detail and deep understanding of the costs process make her a trusted expert in the field, particularly in matters requiring strategic insight and robust documentation.
Involved in costs proceedings in a claim that is believed to be the largest award for damages in England and Wales for a ‘walking wounded’ claimant.
Involved in costs proceedings of a claim brought by the Estate and Dependants of a Deceased person who had taken their own life following negligent treatment by the mental health services of a Defendant NHS Trust.
Dealt with costs management and costs proceedings in a claim for an accident at work in which the Defendant denied causation and involved the replacement of the claimant’s expert on causation. Costs Budgets were approved but due to the complicated nature of the case, four years down the line the Court ordered that Costs Budgeting be dispensed with.
Assisted in complex costs proceedings in a claim brought by seven claimants against four defendants in respect of a construction claim.