Law. Made
commercial.

Peak Costs isn’t your typical costs law firm.



Born from the merger of KE Costs and Paramount Legal Costs, we’re a Northern powerhouse with national reach — combining legal precision with commercial insight 
to help law firms plan smarter, avoid write-offs and unlock profitability.

We don’t just step in at the end - we’re your strategic partner from day one.

What counts, matters

Every case, every cost, every negotiation — it all leads somewhere bigger. 
At Peak Costs, we never lose sight of the real-world impact behind the work. 


We help unlock value, not just in legal firms but for the people, businesses, 
and communities they serve. Because law firms who can thrive, and do what they do best, deliver access, fairness, and justice to individuals and society. 


And our role in that matters. It’s why we care. It’s why we fight for every line. Because the detail doesn’t just drive outcomes, it delivers impact, and we believe we’re here to impact where it matters.

Jon Powell and Danielle Walker Peak Costs
Purpose. Power. People.
Purpose. Power. People.
Purpose. Power. People.
Purpose. Power. People.
Purpose. Power. People.
Purpose. Power. People.

Our team of legal costs specialists care 
deeply about making a difference.

We don’t want transactional relationships, we want to build a long-term partnership where we work with Clients and not for them.

Shaping the Future

We’re not here to fit in, we’re here to lead. Peak Costs is redefining what it means to be a costs law firm. We raise the bar and shape the way, for our people, our partners, and the entire industry, building new ways of working that elevate the role of Costs Lawyers, and unlock better outcomes across the legal sector.


We invest in smarter systems, challenge tired assumptions, and drive fresh thinking across our field. We’re building better careers, smarter firms, and stronger industry standards.

Our people,
our values

At Peak, our values are our North Star — the constant that guides how we think, act, and work. They’re not just what we stand for — they’re who we are. From the way we collaborate to the way we challenge the norm, our values shape everything we do. They’re what make us Peak.

People like us empower each other

We empower each other, back each other. We build trust, share ownership, take responsibility, and go further together. We bring people with us, make space for autonomy – we do things with people — not to them or for them.

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People like us keep it human

We build real relationships, communicate with care. We say what we mean, stay grounded, and show up with warmth and honesty. We’re ambitious and bold, but never arrogant. We stay grounded, authentic, and sharp — we know who we are, and we’re proud of it.

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People like us collaborate, always

We do things with people, not to them. We work with our clients, our teams, and our partners. We don’t just turn the handle — we challenge, guide, and add real value. We share goals, open communication. No egos, no corporate masks — just smart people doing great work, together.

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People like us 
do it better

We bring expertise and clarity - we think smart, with a sharp eye for what really matters. We’ve seen how it’s usually done — and we’re here to raise the bar, for ourselves, for our clients, and for the industry. We lead with integrity, improve the process, and make things better for everyone involved.

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People like us care like it matters — because it does

We’re really proud of what we do. We care because it matters - our work, our people, and the difference we make. We take pride, act with purpose, and stand for something.

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Meet your team

Working at Peak means more than just a payslip. We invest in people, 
not just roles — with real progression, empowerment and space to grow.
Tom Mullin
Director
Tom Brocklebank
Head of Litigation & Fellow Costs Lawyer
Sarah Moran
Costs Consultant
Sarah Jane Lewis
Costs Consultant
Richard Bell
Costs Consultant
Rachael Mills
Senior Costs Consultant
Nicola Roberts
Senior Costs Consultant
Peter Clarke
Business Support
Matthew Holmes
Costs Negotiator
Martin Walsh
Managing Director
Laura McAlister
Team Leader & Costs Lawyer
Kristopher Kilsby
Costs Lawyer
Kirsty Bargh
Costs Lawyer
Kathryn Huxter
Team Leader & Costs Lawyer
Katherine Bowes
Costs Consultant
Karl Robson
Costs Lawyer & Marketing and Communications Manager
Karen Walsh
Business Support
Julie Fitzpatrick
Head of Court of Protection & Costs Lawyer
Jon Powell
Director & Head of Operations
Jessica McClelland
Costs Paralegal
Helen Spalding
Solicitor & Senior Costs Consultant
Gina Nixon
Business Support
Georgia Clarke
Team Leader & Senior Costs Consultant
Emma Robson
Costs Lawyer
Emma King
Costs Consultant
Donna Hendry
Costs Consultant
David Hughes
Costs Lawyer
Danielle Walker
Team Leader & Costs Lawyer
Colin Carr
Director
Christine Marsh
Senior Costs Consultant
Chloe Waring
Costs Consultant
Charlene Turner
Team Leader & Senior Costs Consultant
Charley Tyler
Costs Consultant
Casey Mcgregor
Costs Consultant
Becky Fasting
Director
Anne Tickell
Business Support
Adam Grant
Costs Lawyer

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