Rebecca Bidwell
Founder & Director
rebecca.bidwell@heathwells.co.uk
Rebecca has over 20 years of experience within the legal sector and is widely recognised for her expertise in legal costs. Having helped build and lead a successful legal costs business, she is passionate about creating a service that combines exceptional technical standards with outstanding client care. Alongside her role at Heathwells, Rebecca also leads the Ladies of Law community, supporting and connecting women across the legal profession.
Rebecca's vision for Heathwells is simple: to remain deliberately selective in the firms the business supports, allowing the team to deliver exceptional service, strong communication, and turnaround times that clients can rely upon.
"Great legal costs support is about more than producing excellent work. It is about building trusted relationships, delivering consistently high standards, and giving clients the confidence that their work is always a priority."
Mark Bidwell
Founder & Director
Mark has more than 15 years of experience supporting and developing businesses within the legal sector. He brings extensive commercial, operational and financial expertise to Heathwells and understands the pressures law firms face when managing caseloads, deadlines, and client expectations.
Mark is committed to ensuring Heathwells remains a business that prioritises quality over volume, working with a carefully selected client base so that firms benefit from responsive communication, dependable turnaround times, and a consistently high standard of service.
"We believe our clients deserve a service that is professional, dependable, and genuinely focused on helping their firm succeed."
Heather Shipley
Managing Director
heather.shipley@heathwells.co.uk
Heather has more than 15 years of experience in legal costs and specialises in complex and high-cost cases. As Managing Director, she leads the day-to-day operations of Heathwells and is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, and efficiency.
Working closely with both clients and the team, Heather ensures Heathwells delivers the responsive service and quick turnaround times that are central to the firm's reputation, while maintaining the exceptional quality expected on every instruction.
"Attention to detail, communication, and client care are at the heart of everything we do."
Megan Kutter
Costs Lawyer
Megan is a qualified Costs Lawyer with more than 15 years of experience handling a wide range of legal costs matters, including some of the most complex and high-value high costs cases. Known for her technical expertise and meticulous approach, she is committed to producing work of the highest quality while supporting clients through every stage of the costs process.
By working within a deliberately selective client model, Megan is able to dedicate the time and attention each instruction deserves, helping clients benefit from both quality and efficiency.
"Complex cases require experience, precision, and a commitment to getting the details right. That is the standard I strive to deliver every day."
Jessica Bromage-Hughes
Senior Costs Specialist
jessica.bromage-hughes@heathwells.co.uk
Jessica has more than 15 years of experience in legal costs and specialises in complex and high-cost matters. She has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work, excellent client service, and reliable support to law firms.
Jessica's proactive approach and commitment to service help ensure clients receive regular communication, efficient turnaround times, and the reassurance that their work is being handled by an experienced specialist.
"Our role is to provide clients with complete confidence that their costs work is in safe hands, regardless of the complexity of the case."