Gary John Knight
Costs Lawyer
Location: Bishop's Stortford
Gary is a highly experienced Costs Lawyer with deep roots at Kain Knight, having originally joined the firm in 1983 and trained under co-founding partner Jim Knight. His practice covers a broad spectrum of costs law, ranging from Commercial litigation to Court of Protection work. He previously led the NHSLA Costs Team for 12 years, specialising in high-value claims and detailed assessment proceedings. Alongside his drafting and advocacy expertise, Gary has a proven track record in complex group actions, including the Hep-C class litigation. He was instrumental in Sylvia Henry v News Group Newspapers, the first significant matter to be considered as a budgeted case. His background also includes a strong focus on technical development, having previously held responsibility for the training of Costs Lawyers and the monitoring of case law updates. At Kain Knight, Gary brings a wealth of technical skill, strategic insight, and partnership-level experience. He is committed to delivering clear, practical advice, drawing on his extensive work with major London firms, local authorities, and police forces to secure the best outcomes for clients.
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