Costs Management
Probate Solicitors
Costs Management
No.1, Leeds
# Costs Management – Leeds
Costs Management is a specialist legal costs practice founded by Jason Harvey Osborn in 2005, bringing over thirty years of combined experience in legal costs advice, representation and detailed assessment proceedings. Based in Leeds, the firm advises major international law firms, global commercial organisations, boutique practices and high-value individuals navigating complex costs disputes and case management.
The practice specialises in CPR Part 47 detailed assessments and CPR Part 3 costs management, helping clients optimise legal spend, resolve costs disputes and navigate procedural requirements. Jason holds higher rights of audience as a qualified costs lawyer and trained mediator, previously serving as Litigation Group Costs Manager at DLA Piper and as part of the costs team at Hogan Lovells. His experience extends to multi-track costs litigation and preparation of comprehensive Scott Schedules in the Technology and Construction Court.
What distinguishes Costs Management is the combination of technical rigour with commercial pragmatism. Clients consistently praise the firm's swift responsiveness, ability to resolve intricate technical issues and strategic thinking that identifies solutions others miss. Rather than rigid adherence to procedure, the practice balances technical expertise with practical negotiation advice to achieve outcomes aligned with clients' commercial objectives. Whether preparing precedent schedules, managing budgets, conducting detailed assessments or advising on solicitor-client disputes, the team delivers bespoke support for disputes of varying complexity and value.
Costs Management is a specialist legal costs practice founded by Jason Harvey Osborn in 2005, bringing over thirty years of combined experience in legal costs advice, representation and detailed assessment proceedings. Based in Leeds, the firm advises major international law firms, global commercial organisations, boutique practices and high-value individuals navigating complex costs disputes and case management.
The practice specialises in CPR Part 47 detailed assessments and CPR Part 3 costs management, helping clients optimise legal spend, resolve costs disputes and navigate procedural requirements. Jason holds higher rights of audience as a qualified costs lawyer and trained mediator, previously serving as Litigation Group Costs Manager at DLA Piper and as part of the costs team at Hogan Lovells. His experience extends to multi-track costs litigation and preparation of comprehensive Scott Schedules in the Technology and Construction Court.
What distinguishes Costs Management is the combination of technical rigour with commercial pragmatism. Clients consistently praise the firm's swift responsiveness, ability to resolve intricate technical issues and strategic thinking that identifies solutions others miss. Rather than rigid adherence to procedure, the practice balances technical expertise with practical negotiation advice to achieve outcomes aligned with clients' commercial objectives. Whether preparing precedent schedules, managing budgets, conducting detailed assessments or advising on solicitor-client disputes, the team delivers bespoke support for disputes of varying complexity and value.
Services offered
Detailed Assessment proceedingsCosts Management hearingsPrecedent H and T schedule preparationBudget performance reviewsCosts mediation and ADRBill of costs preparationSolicitors Act assessment hearingsAppeals representation