Steven Barnes
Senior Associate Solicitor
More about Steven Barnes
Steven Barnes is a Senior Associate Solicitor in the costs department, having joined the firm in March 2025. Steven primarily specialises in high vale and complex Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence litigation claims. With over 15 years of experience in the legal costs industry, Steven possess the necessary skills and experience to progress matters, while understanding the constant pressures on clients’ and fee earners.
Steven works diligently on claims and ensures no stone is left unturned to maximum profit for the firms’ hard work. With a meticulous attention to detail and a highly motivated attitude, Steven is result focused with a successful track record of achieving the best possible results for clients and firms.
Steven is a competitive individual, citing, “By putting a lot into an activity, be it academic, career or sport related, I strongly believe that you get a great deal out of it and this is the approach I am committed to throughout my career and life.”
Steven enjoys building strong relationships with clients and fee earners, ensuring future work by delivering excellent results. Steven’s ability to communicate efficiently and effectively to all levels of personnel is demonstrated by advice and communications on a daily basis with fee earners at a variety of levels of the firm.
Steven covers all areas of the cost management process and is proficient in drafting points of dispute or replies, applications, part 8 proceedings, cost budgets and requests for Provisional/Detailed Assessment. Steven also attends CCMCs when required.