Simon Teasdale

Barrister, 4 New Square

Simon Teasdale has a specialist costs law practice, which sits alongside a broader commercial practice including professional liability and international arbitration work.

In addition to being a ‘go to’ junior for Silks in all costs and funding-related litigation, he regularly appears as sole counsel in complex and high-value cases in the High Court and Senior Courts Costs Office.

Simon is ranked as a “Rising Star” in costs law by the Legal 500.

“Simon’s written and oral submissions are very polished. An exceptionally talented advocate with razor sharp insight leading straight to the core of the issue. He could be a future star.” – Legal 500, 2023

“Simon is incredibly user friendly, combined with an expertise in costs litigation that is far beyond his call” – Legal 500, 2022

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Litigation funding application process

Practice Notes

This Practice Note sets out a common approach that funders typically follow when assessing a case and deciding whether to invest in it. It also provides information on the points that may needed to be taken into account when exploring the availability of funding.

Dispute Resolution

Litigation funding—introduction to funder’s perspective

Practice Notes

This Practice Note provides information on litigation funding, what it is, why it is used and the factors funders consider as part of their assessment as to whether to invest in a claim. It also covers the pricing terms that are commonly found in funding agreements, whether third party funders are regulated and whether they require after the event (ATE) insurance to be in place.

Dispute Resolution

Solicitor and client costs—applications for delivery

Practice Notes

This Practice Note provides guidance on when and why delivery of a bill is sought, how to apply for delivery and the orders the court can make. It also provides examples of where the court has (and has not) exercised a discretion under section 68 of the Solicitors Act 1974 (SA 1974), the effect of delivery of a statute bill and delivery up of the client’s papers.

Dispute Resolution