27. Subject to paragraphs 28 and 29, for proceedings in the Crown Court to which paragraph 26 applies the appropriate officer must allow fees for work under paragraph 26(2) at the following prescribed rates—
| Class of work | Grade of fee earner | Rate | Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preparation | Senior solicitor | £53 per hour | £55.75 per hour for a fee earner whose office is situated within the City of London or a London borough |
| Solicitor, legal executive or fee earner of equivalent experience | £45 per hour | £47.25 per hour for a fee earner whose office is situated within the City of London or a London borough | |
| Trainee or fee earner of equivalent experience | £29.75 per hour | £34.00 per hour for a fee earner whose office is situated within the City of London or a London borough | |
| Attendance at court where more than one representative instructed | 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 | ||
| Writing routine letters and dealing with routine telephone calls | £3.45 per item | £3.60 per item for a fee earner whose office is situated within the City of London or a London borough |