Civil Litigation and Costs
Kenworthy’s Civil Litigation and Costs Team can advise on proceedings in business litigation, commercial litigation, corporate litigation, estate litigation, probate litigation, personal injury, clinical negligence and attend hearings at all court levels from the Small Claims Court to The Supreme Court.

“Kenworthy's Chambers represents claimants and defendants in personal injury cases, with a focus on high-value and catastrophic injury claims, mostly arising out of road traffic accidents. Practice head Margaret McDonald has niche expertise in costs litigation."

“The costs specialists undertake a full range of work, including points of dispute and costs hearings including appeals, technical arguments, and detailed and summary assessments. They undertake work at a national level and regularly appear in the SCCO.”


“Margaret McDonald’s preparation and thoroughness has to be a huge asset and strength in her achieving considerable success at costs hearings. She is very personable and always willing to assist on an ad hoc basis even if she is not directly instructed on a matter.”


“Benjamin Nolan KC is a leading barrister who prosecutes and defends complex high-profile cases.”


“I have absolute confidence in Nicola Jones's ability to get the right result with first-hand product knowledge. I love her robust approach in cross examining the opposition and it's always a pleasure to work with her."
Bilal Afsar, DAC Beachcroft

"Margaret McDonald is robust in her submissions and has excellent attention to detail; her written advice and notes following hearings are second to none. It is abundantly clear from the outcomes she achieves and her post hearing notes, that she is meticulous in her preparation."

"Extremely reassuring and personable. Richard Lees achieves outstanding results and can be depended upon. Has exceptional advocacy skills and an approach that exudes experience in a calm, down to earth and very effective manner."
Nick Harris, Partner at Simpson Millar LLP

"Margaret McDonald is very thorough, misses nothing and produces advice that is methodical and logical."

I have found everyone I have spoken to so helpful and professional. I would not hesitate to recommend Kenworthy's Chambers to others who find themselves in a similar position to myself; preparing for a court hearing with no idea where to start.
Karen Little, Public Access Client

A very compelling advocate.
Kenworthy’s Civil Litigation Barristers provide advice on commercial and contractual matters to both claimants and defendants at any stage of a case, from pre-action through proceedings, at contested trials, all the way to judgment and subsequent enforcement.
Kenworthy’s Costs Barristers provide Solicitors and Costs Draftsmen with representation and advice on all cost disputes, whether at Provisional Assessment Hearings, Assessment Hearings, The Supreme Court Costs Office, at Cost Management Hearings or Costs and Case Management Conferences.
Our Expertise
Areas of Civil Litigation and Costs that Kenworthy’s Barristers cover includes:
- Actions Against the Police
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Aviation Law
- Civil Litigation
- Clinical Negligence
- Costs Litigation
- Credit Hire
- Environmental Law
- Fatal Accidents
- Fraudulent Insurance Claims
- Industrial Disease
- Industrial Injury
- Islamic Banking and Finance
- Licensing
- Mediation
- Military Claims
- Military Injuries
- Personal Injury
- Police Law and Discipline
- Professional Negligence
- Regulatory
- Road Traffic Claims
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Contact Us
If you have a Civil Litigation or Costs case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Civil Clerks Michael Jones and Matthew Thomas on 0161 832 4036, email Mike@kenworthys.co.uk, Matt@kenworthys.co.uk or fill out our contact form.