Rebecca Humble

Rebecca is Co-Founder of Blackstone Legal Costing UK Ltd and a qualified Costs Lawyer with over 25 years’ experience. She is Co-Editor of the Costs Law Reports and is regularly instructed in high-value and technically demanding costs matters. She has worked extensively on legal costs arising from personal injury and clinical negligence claims, including those involving serious and catastrophic injuries. Through Blackstone’s close connection with its Australian counterpart, where she also practised, she brings an international perspective that informs her approach to complex costs matters. Known for her strategic judgement, commercial awareness, and clear communication, she is trusted by clients to advise on the most challenging costs matters.

JXX v Archibald [2026] EWHC 630: Medical Agency Fees Remain Under the Spotlight Following Grounds of Appeal

The decision in JXX v Archibald [2026] EWHC 630 (SCCO) was already shaping up to be one of the most significant recent decisions concerning the recoverability of Medical Reporting Organisation (“MRO”) fees. Now, following the filing of Grounds of Appeal by both parties, the issues raised by the judgment are likely to remain firmly at […]

The decision in JXX v Archibald [2026] EWHC 630 (SCCO) was already shaping up to be one of the most significant recent decisions concerning the recoverability of Medical Reporting Organisation (“MRO”) fees. Now, following the filing of Grounds of Appeal by both parties, the issues raised by the judgment are likely to remain firmly at […]