Paragraph 7 Litigators’ fees for proceedings in the Court of Appeal
For proceedings in the Court of Appeal the appropriate officer must allow fees for work by litigators at the following prescribed rates—
| Class of work | Grade of fee earner | Rate | Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Senior solicitor | £53.00 per hour | £55.75 per hour for a litigator whose office is situated within the London region of the Commission |
| Solicitor, legal executive or fee earner of equivalent experience | £45.00 per hour | £47.25 per hour for a litigator whose office is situated within the London region of the Commission | |
| Trainee or fee earner of equivalent experience | £29.75 per hour | £34.00 per hour for a litigator whose office is situated within the London region of the Commission | |
| Advocacy | Senior solicitor | £64.00 per hour | |
| Solicitor | £56.00 per hour | ||
| Attendance at court where more than one representative assigned | Senior solicitor | £42.25 per hour | |
| Solicitor, legal executive or fee earner of equivalent experience | £34.00 per hour | ||
| Trainee or fee earner of equivalent experience | £20.50 per hour | ||
| Travelling and waiting | Senior solicitor | £24.75 per hour | |
| Solicitor, legal executive or fee earner of equivalent experience | £24. 75 per hour | ||
| Trainee or fee earner of equivalent experience | £12.50 per hour | ||
| Routine letters written and routine telephone calls | £3.45 per item | £3.60 per item for a fee earner whose office is situated within the London region of the Commission |