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SCHEDULE 4E+WInquests

InterpretationE+W

1.—(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

ItemGradeInside London (hourly rate)Outside London (hourly rate)
PreparationSenior Solicitor£75.27£71.55
Other Solicitor£63.80£60.75
Trainee Solicitor£45.90£40.17
Conference with counselSenior Solicitor£75.27£71.55
Other Solicitor£63.80£60.75
Trainee Solicitor£45.90£40.17
Attendance at hearingSenior 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 waitingSenior Solicitor£22.28£22.28
Other Solicitor£22.28£22.28
Trainee Solicitor£11.25£11.25

Table 2: Barrister rates

ItemCategoryFixed rate
Brief feeJunior Counsel£900
Queen's Counsel£1800
Refresher feeJunior Counsel£450
Queen's Counsel£630