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1. For the purpose of this Schedule—
“junior counsel” means a barrister in independent practice of less than 10 years call; and
“senior counsel” means a barrister in independent practice of 10 years call or more.
Table 1: Rates in the County Court, High Court or Upper Tribunal other than for Queen’s Counsel
Category | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Preparation and attendance in the High Court or Upper Tribunal | £71.55 (London rate) £67.50 (Non-London rate) |
| Preparation and attendance in the County Court | £63.00 (London rate) £59.40 (Non-London rate) |
| Attendance at court or conference in the High Court or Upper Tribunal | £33.30 |
| Attendance at court or conference in the County Court | £29.25 |
| Advocacy in the High Court or Upper Tribunal | £67.50 |
| Advocacy in the County Court | £59.40 |
| Travel and waiting in the High Court or Upper Tribunal | £29.93 |
| Travel and waiting in the County Court | £26.28 |
Table 2: Rates in the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court and for Queen’s Counsel (in any court)
Category | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Led junior counsel in the Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court | £112.50 |
| Leading senior counsel in the Court of Appeal | £157.50 |
| Queen’s Counsel (where approved for briefing or instruction by the Lord Chancellor) in the High Court or Court of Appeal | £180 |
| Leading senior counsel in the Supreme Court | £180 |
| Queen’s Counsel (where approved for briefing or instruction by the Lord Chancellor) in the Supreme Court | £225 |
| Noter/Pupil/2nd led junior counsel in the Court of Appeal or Supreme Court | £36] |