7. For the table following paragraph 27(1) (prescribed fee rates), substitute the following—
“Class of work | Grade of fee earner | Rate | Variations |
---|---|---|---|
Preparation | Senior solicitor | £43.73 per hour | £45.99 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 | £37.13 per hour | £38.98 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 | £24.54 per hour | £28.05 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 | £34.86 per hour | |
Solicitor, legal executive or fee earner of equivalent experience | £28.05 per hour | ||
Trainee or fee earner of equivalent experience | £16.91 per hour | ||
Travelling and waiting | Senior solicitor | £20.42 per hour | |
Solicitor, legal executive or fee earner of equivalent experience | £20.42 per hour | ||
Trainee or fee earner of equivalent experience | £10.31 per hour | ||
Writing routine letters and dealing with routine telephone calls | £2.85 per item | £2.97 per item for a fee earner whose office is situated within the City of London or a London borough”. |
Amended by S.I. 2014/415.