Stephanie Watts
Costs Lawyer
Fast approaching 15 years in the legal industry, Stephanie is a methodical thinker who has tonnes of experience in securing Costs for clinical negligence and multi-track claims.
Since qualifying as a Costs Lawyer, her specialist area of work is the preparation and negotiation of Bills of Costs in civil matters between parties. She is experienced with phased bill drafting and has drafted Bills of Costs for numerous high-value claims.
With a small child to look after and two cocker spaniels - Bear and Bella - who need regular walks, life’s always very busy for Stephanie, who is based in York.
What are your main hobbies and interests?
I enjoy going for family days out with my daughter, and I also love to relax by heading to a local Italian restaurant for pizza and a nice glass of wine.
What’s your favourite food?
If I had to pick just one it would be pizza – and pineapple definitely does belong there!
Which smartphone App could you not live without?
My most used app is 1 Second Everyday. You take a small snapshot of each day and build up a compilation of memories over time!
How would you describe yourself in 5 words?
Personable, methodical, loyal, diligent and empathetic.
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?
Sleep while you can because it’s a lot harder with two dogs and a child!