Amy Pascoe

Amy Pascoe stands out as a distinguished legal practitioner in Western Australia, specialising in costs matters across various jurisdictions. As the Legal Practitioner Director, Amy has demonstrated exceptional prowess in soliciting and managing costs on both solicitor/client and party/party bases. Her expertise extends to complex domestic and international arbitrations, where her insights have been invaluable. Admitted as a barrister and solicitor to the Supreme Court of Western Australia in 2016, Amy has dedicated her career to the niche of legal costs, accruing extensive experience across multiple court settings. Her contributions to the legal community were further acknowledged with her election to the Legal Practice Board in 2021, where she actively serves on critical committees including Professional Affairs, Admissions and Registrations, and Legal Practitioners Complaints. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours from Murdoch University, where she excelled, particularly with a thesis on uplift fees in Australia. Maintaining a strong affiliation with her alma mater, Amy co-founded the Murdoch School of Law's Costs Unit, reflecting her commitment to education and mentorship. She remains a principal lecturer, imparting knowledge annually through this intensive program since its inception. Amy's passion for the realm of legal costs is evident through her published works and her frequent lectures at Continuing Professional Development Seminars across Western Australia. Her involvement with the Law Society of Western Australia, Legalwise Seminars, and the Piddington Society underscores her commitment to the advancement of costs practice and reform. Through her active participation in various committees and educational initiatives, Amy Pascoe continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of costs litigation and procedure, reinforcing her reputation as a leading costs litigator in the region.