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Costs Drafting

Costs expertise you can rely on…

Our specialist Costs Team brings extensive experience in all aspects of costs disputes and recovery. We act for law firms of all sizes, as well as private clients, delivering strategic, commercially focused cost solutions.

Specialists in Costs Disputes and Recovery

We are highly experienced in:

  • Challenging and reducing inter partes costs claims
  • Maximising recovery of your firm’s costs
  • Drafting and negotiating Bills of Costs
  • Detailed assessment proceedings
  • Points of Dispute and Replies
  • Costs budgeting and costs management
  • Negotiated settlements and advocacy support
  • N260’s – Statements of costs

Whether you are seeking to robustly defend a costs claim or optimise your recovery, we provide expert guidance at every stage of the process.

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A Commercial and Outcome-Focused Approach

We understand that for law firms, costs are not merely procedural – they are integral to profitability and risk management. Our team adopts a pragmatic, commercially driven approach, focused on securing the best possible financial outcome while protecting client relationships.

We work seamlessly alongside your fee earners, providing clear advice, strategic insight and efficient turnaround times.

Flexible Support to Suit Your Needs

We can assist with discrete tasks – such as drafting Points of Dispute or advising on a specific item – or manage the entire costs process from instruction through to conclusion.

Whether you require ongoing outsourced costs support or assistance on a complex, high-value dispute, we deliver a reliable and responsive service tailored to your firm’s requirements.

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Costs Budgeting

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Fixed Costs

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Infant Approval

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Costs Drafting Team

Sikandar Ali Jatoi

Sikandar Ali Jatoi

Director, Solicitor Advocate

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Neville Langston

Neville Langston

Solicitor & Office Manager, Central London

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Afaque Solangi

Afaque Solangi

Solicitor

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Christian O. Nwaorah

Christian O. Nwaorah

Solicitor

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Sahil Umar

Sahil Umar

Paralegal

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Trung Nam Nguyen

Trung Nam Nguyen

 Consultant Solicitor

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Phillipa Gelland

Phillipa Gelland

Litigation Solicitor

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Director, Solicitor Advocate

Sikandar Ali Jatoi

  • Designation: Director, Solicitor Advocate
  • Languages: English, Urdu Sindhi
Practice Areas
  • Corporate and Commercial
  • Housing
  • Litigation
  • Clinical Negligence
  • Finance

Email:saj@lawlanesolicitors.com

Tel:0203 745 3136

Solicitor & Office Manager, Central London

Neville Langston

  • Designation: Solicitor
  • Languages: English & Spanish

A qualified solicitor with a strong background in IT and technology, I specialise in civil litigation and commercial disputes. My unique mix of technical know-how and legal expertise allows me to tackle complex cases with clarity and precision.

As Office Manager of our Central London branch in High Holborn, I combine hands-on legal work with leadership, ensuring our clients receive practical, results-driven advice at every stage.

Practice Areas
  • Civil Litigation
Career & Expertise
  • I bring a unique blend of legal expertise and technical insight to Law Lane Solicitors. With a strong background in IT and technology, I am able to approach complex disputes with a sharp, analytical perspective that sets me apart from traditional practitioners. This dual skillset allows me to navigate the fast-changing demands of the modern business world, particularly where law and technology intersect.
  • As a qualified solicitor, I have built extensive experience across civil litigation and commercial disputes, acting for clients in high-value, challenging matters where strategy and precision are key. My practice is focused on cutting through complexity, resolving disputes efficiently, and always keeping my clients’ commercial objectives at the forefront.
  • I also manage our Central London office in High Holborn, ensuring that our team delivers exceptional service in the heart of the city. My role combines leadership with hands-on legal work, enabling me to oversee client service, operational excellence, and the continued growth of our London practice.
  • What drives me is simple: delivering solutions that work. Whether I’m advising on a contractual dispute, handling contentious commercial matters, or drawing on my technology background to unravel technical issues, my goal is to protect my clients’ interests and achieve results.
Education & Qualifications
  • 2023: Qualified Solicitor, under the Solicitors Regulation Authority

        Email:nl@lawlanesolicitors.com

        Solicitor

        Afaque Solangi

        • Designation: Solicitor
        • Languages: English, Urdu, Sindhi, Punjabi, Balochi, Saraiki
        Practice Areas
        • Civil Litigation
        Career & Expertise

        I am experienced in the following areas of Civil Litigation:

        • Business Immigration
        • Commercial Dispute Resolution
        • Professional Negligence
        • Company Law
        • Public and Administration Law
        • Commercial Property Disputes
        • Financial Disputes
        • Debt Recovery
        • Equity and Trusts
        Notable Cases
        • Ihsan Ali & 3 Others V Southall Travel Limited
        • Miss AS Patel V Secretary of State for the Home Department
        • Miss Tracy Croxton V One Manchester Limited
        • Mr FM V Landmark Legal LLP
        • Mr Jawaid Sangrasi V Secretary of State for the Home Department
        • Mr S. Hussain V Secretary of State for the Home Department
        • Mr RM V Secretary of State for the Home Department
        Memberships
        • Licensed to advocate in the County Courts of Sindh, Pakistan
        • Member of the Sindh Bar Council
        • Member of the Karachi Bar Council
        • Student Representative of the Junior Division of the Law Society
        Education & Qualifications
        • University of Sussex, Brighton: Law LLB (Hons)
        • City, University of London: Masters in Legal Practice

        Email:afaque@lawlanesolicitors.com

        Solicitor

        Christian O. Nwaorah

        • Designation: Solicitor
        • Languages: English,fluent German, Igbo (Nigerian), basic Japanese
        Practice Areas
        • Conveyancing
        • Private client (wills and probate)
        • Litigation
        • Immigration
        Memberships
        • LAW SOCIETY OF ENGLAND AND WALES
        • ROTARY CLUB INTERNATIONAL
        • BRITISH-GERMAN JURISTS ASSOCIATION (BGJA), UK
        • IGBO UNION, LONDON
        Education & Qualifications
        • CERTIFIED BUSINESS MANAGER (GERMANY), LL.B (HONS) LL.M LEGAL PRACTICE SOLICITORS

        Email:con@lawlanesolicitors.com

        Tel:0203 773 4870

        Paralegal

        Sahil Umar

        • Designation: Paralegal
        • Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Sindh & Siraiki
        Practice Area
        • Commercial & Civil Litigation
        Memberships
        • The Student Chancery Bar Association
        • Student Member Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
        Education & Qualifications
        • First Class Graduate in LLB (HONS) with GOVT. and Politics

        Email:sahil@lawlanesolicitors.com

        Tel::020 7100 0333

         Consultant Solicitor

        Trung Nam Nguyen

        • Designation: Consultant Solicitor
        • Languages: English

        Email:tnn@lawlanesolicitors.com

        Tel::020 7100 0333

        Litigation Solicitor

        Phillipa Gelland

        Phillipa Gelland is a solicitor in the Litigation team at Law Lane Solicitors. She advises individuals and businesses in legal disputes, handling matters across housing, public, and civil litigation. Her background includes legal aid work, where she developed a direct approach to client communication: precise, accessible, and focused on making a complex process understandable to people dealing with the courts for the first time.

        Phillipa qualified as a lawyer in New South Wales, Australia, in September 2022, and was admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales in January 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) and a Bachelor of International Relations from the Australian National University. She joined Law Lane Solicitors in May 2026.

        What Phillipa’s Practice Covers

        Housing Disputes

        Phillipa advises landlords, tenants and occupiers on disputes that have reached the courts or are heading that way: disrepair claims, possession proceedings, and other residential housing matters. Her legal aid background means she is practised at acting for clients in urgent or precarious situations, where the need for clear, quick advice is not a preference but a necessity.

        Public Law Litigation

        Phillipa has experience in public law litigation, including cases in which people challenge decisions made by public bodies. This requires both administrative law knowledge and command of civil procedure, and Phillipa brings both to this work.

        Civil Litigation

        The Litigation team handles the full range of civil matters that may go to court or are already in court. Phillipa’s caseload varies: she is equally comfortable advising on a contractual dispute as on a housing possession claim, and the variety of work is part of what she finds most engaging about the role.

        Who Phillipa Acts For

        Phillipa represents individuals and corporations who have found themselves in a dispute and need effective representation. Her legal aid experience has given her a particular ability to advise clients who may be unfamiliar with the legal system and who need to understand their position without being overwhelmed by it.

        How Phillipa Works

        Phillipa knows that a legal dispute is stressful. When a new client contacts her, she explains what she can do for them, outlines the steps involved, and ensures the client knows exactly how and when to reach her. She provides all contact methods upfront and is clear about response times so clients are never left uncertain about where their case stands.

        Problem-solving is what draws her to litigation. No two disputes are the same. The variety of the work and the practical challenge of finding a route through it for each client are what keep the work interesting.

        Credentials

        Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) and Bachelor of International Relations, Australian National University. Qualified as a lawyer in New South Wales, Australia (September 2022). Admitted as a solicitor of England and Wales (January 2025).

        Speak to Phillipa

        Law Lane Solicitors has offices in Stratford (E15) and Holborn (WC1V).

        To discuss a housing dispute, a public law matter, or any other civil litigation issue, contact Law Lane Solicitors on 020 7870 4870 or through the online enquiry form.

        Law Lane Solicitors is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

        Accreditations & Memberships