Greener Costs is a forward-thinking legal-costs practice built on expertise, transparency and a commitment to environmental responsibility. We specialise in providing high-quality costs-lawyer and costs-draftsman services to law firms, solicitors, barristers and private clients across England and Wales. Our work focuses on delivering precise, efficient and reliable costs support, while actively reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable working practices.

Our Company was founded on the belief that legal costs services should be both exceptional and ethical. We combine specialist knowledge of the legal costs sector with a greener way of working. Our team operates entirely paperless and adopts modern digital systems to ensure efficient case handling, minimal waste and a more positive environmental impact.

Our Costs Lawyer & Draftsman Services

As a dedicated costs-law practice, we handle every aspect of legal-costs work with accuracy and professionalism. Our services include the preparation of Costs Budgets (Precedent H), the drafting of Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute and Replies, as well as supporting both receiving and paying parties through the negotiation and the detailed assessment process. Our costs lawyers offer advocacy and complex costs litigation services. We also assist with Legal Aid cost recovery and provide clear, strategic advice on costs-related issues.

Our focus is always on securing the best outcomes for our clients. Whether dealing with complex litigation, high-value disputes or routine costs matters, we apply a detailed understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and current costs developments to ensure that costs are properly quantified, recoverable and supported by strong, clear documentation.

Our Director, Thomas Higginbottom

Greener Costs is led by Thomas Higginbottom, an experienced costs professional and the driving force behind the company’s mission and identity.

Thomas brings many years of experience in the costs sector, supporting receiving parties with their Bills of Costs, Costs Budgets and negotiations, and providing a responsive, dedicated service to clients nationwide.

As shared in his own professional insight, Thomas chose to qualify as a Costs Lawyer in 2024 after recognising the rapid developments within the costs world and the growing complexity of fixed costs and procedural requirements.

His existing legal background, including completing the Legal Practice Course, allowed him to progress through the qualification efficiently and deepen his expertise. He has a reputation for being adaptable, knowledgeable and client-focused, often going above and beyond to meet urgent deadlines and high-pressure demands.

Thomas’s vision for Greener Costs reflects his belief that legal professionals have a responsibility not only to their clients but also to the environment. His leadership combines a passion for specialist costs work with a strong commitment to sustainability.

Our Mission – The Greener Pledge

At Greener Costs, we are proud to be one of the first legal-costs companies with a clear and measurable environmental mission. Our goal is simple: to provide exceptional legal-costs services while actively contributing to a greener future.

We operate a fully paperless workflow, significantly reducing waste and unnecessary energy consumption. For every instruction we receive, we plant 25 trees as part of our “Greener Pledge,” helping to support global reforestation and long-term carbon capture. We also offset our team’s carbon emissions and provide clients with an annual summary showing the environmental impact created through their instructions.

We believe that sustainable practices should be the norm within the legal industry, and we are committed to leading that change.

What Makes Us Different?

Greener Costs is distinct because we combine specialist legal-costs expertise with an ethical approach to business. Our clients benefit from the focused knowledge of qualified costs professionals who understand the complexities of costs law, budgeting requirements and the fast-evolving fixed-costs landscape. We deliver detailed, accurate and carefully prepared work, supported by a modern and streamlined digital system that enhances clarity and efficiency.

What truly sets us apart is our environmental commitment. We are more than a costs-drafting service; we are a values-driven organisation that aims to improve standards in our industry both professionally and sustainably. Our clients appreciate not only the quality of our work but also the positive environmental contribution their instructions make.

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