On 1 November, our principal Sharon Drew and special counsel Gareth Jones were confirmed as Accredited Specialists in Costs Law by the Law Institute of Victoria.
LIV Accredited Specialisation is a certification that recognises expertise and experience in particular areas of law, providing practitioners with a mark of excellence to peers and clients.
An Accredited Specialist is a lawyer who has successfully undertaken a rigorous assessment process in a particular area of law. This involves passing comprehensive tests of technical knowledge, writing and practical interview or advocacy skills. The specialisation scheme benefits the public and other lawyers by offering clients and other professionals a reliable and easier way of finding a lawyer with recognised special competence in particular areas of law, and encouraging improvement in the quality, speed and cost efficiency of legal service.