Simon Gayfer
Associate Costs Draftsperson
More about Simon Gayfer
Simon Gayfer is an Associate Costs Draftsman in the costs department at Express Solicitors, having joined the firm in February 2025.
Simon is a highly experienced Legal Costs Draftsman with over 16 years in the costs industry. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of legal matters, including commercial litigation, catastrophic personal injury cases, clinical negligence, disease claims, finance litigation, immigration matters and claims against the Ministry of Defence. More recently, Simon has undertaken work for some of the UK’s largest insurers.
Simon has extensive experience working on both paying and receiving party matters, giving him a well-rounded perspective on the costs process as a whole. Simon specialises in Multi-Track cost-managed cases, providing services such as bill preparation and handling the costs budgeting/management process.
Simon’s professional background includes many years working in-house for a global law firm and also with private costs firms, catering to a diverse range of solicitor clients.
What drives Simon in his role is nurturing relationships with clients and working collaboratively with them to deliver the best results possible. Known for his excellent communication skills, he relates well to both professionals and laypersons, building strong relationships based on trust and collaboration.