SCHEDULE 4Inquests

Interpretation1

1

Unless different provision is made, words and expressions used in this Schedule have the same meaning as in the relevant contact.

2

In this Schedule, “Senior Solicitor” means a solicitor with over eight years' qualified experience.

Table 1: Provider Hourly Rates

Item

Grade

Inside London (hourly rate)

Outside London (hourly rate)

Preparation

Senior Solicitor

£75.27

£71.55

Other Solicitor

£63.80

£60.75

Trainee Solicitor

£45.90

£40.17

Conference with counsel

Senior Solicitor

£75.27

£71.55

Other Solicitor

£63.80

£60.75

Trainee Solicitor

£45.90

£40.17

Attendance at hearing

Senior Solicitor

£57.05

£57.05

Other Solicitor

£45.90

£45.90

Trainee Solicitor

£27.68

£27.68

Advocacy (by solicitor)

Senior Solicitor

£87.08

£87.08

Other Solicitor

£75.60

£75.60

Travel and waiting

Senior Solicitor

£22.28

£22.28

Other Solicitor

£22.28

£22.28

Trainee Solicitor

£11.25

£11.25

Table 2: Barrister rates

Item

Category

Fixed rate

Brief fee

Junior Counsel

£900

Queen's Counsel

£1800

Refresher fee

Junior Counsel

£450

Queen's Counsel

£630