Anya Savage

Anya joined Hempsons in 2022 as a Costs Lawyer in the Manchester office. She is a qualified Solicitor and Chartered Legal Executive, bringing extensive experience in claimant and defendant costs in civil claims. Her caseload includes clinical negligence, healthcare litigation, public and employer liability, road traffic accidents, data protection, defamation, and commercial disputes. Anya has managed everything from fixed costs to multimillion-pound claims, including cases in the Supreme Court.

Previously, Anya worked as a Contract Manager in the Complex Crime Unit of the Legal Services Commission (now Legal Aid Agency), handling high-value complex fraud and high-profile VHCC criminal cases. This role sharpened her skills in managing intricate legal matters.

Anya’s extensive experience in costs litigation, negotiation, and advocacy for both claimants and defendants gives Hempsons a balanced and insightful perspective on costs issues. Her additional qualifications as a Solicitor and Chartered Legal Executive brings a comprehensive understanding of legal processes, cost management, and client representation further enhancing her ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with expertise and finesse.

Anya is known for her meticulous approach and dedication to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. Her unique blend of skills and experience makes her an invaluable asset to the Hempsons team.

Area of expertise

  • claimant and defendant costs
  • advising
  • drafting
  • negotiation
  • advocacy
  • County Court to Supreme Court costs

The clients she works with

  • NHS and foundation trusts
  • medical defence organisations
  • dental defence organisations
  • healthcare professionals

Qualifications

  • solicitor – 2021
  • Chartered Legal Executive (fellow) – 2020
  • costs lawyer – 2014
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, College of Law (LPC) – 1998
  • Law LLB (Hons), Lancaster University – 1997

Memberships

  • The Law Society
  • Association of Costs Lawyers

More about Anya 

I enjoy paddle boarding, yoga, and weekends exploring the countryside in a campervan with my husband.