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We are anxious that our clients understand the rationale behind the fees we charge and are satisfied with the value of the work we do. Our fees are usually based on the agreed hourly rate and the time spent. In some circumstances we are prepared to agree fixed or capped fees. Individual barristers will also consider working on a conditional fee agreement or undertaking work that is supported by litigation funders.
In relation to a hearing, we usually agree a brief fee to cover the pre-hearing preparation and then charge a daily rate for each day of the hearing. Each barrister is VAT registered and VAT will be charged where appropriate.
In relation to Direct Public Access, the fees will usually be based on a fixed fee for identified work and will be payable in advance of commencing the work.
We appreciate that all clients, whether professional, licensed access and / or lay clients need to budget for the likely cost of a particular item of work or of long running litigation. Once sufficient information is available, our clerks can be contacted for a quotation. The quotation will be provided as promptly as possible, and in clear and readily understandable terms. We use costs budgeting functionality within our fee system to ensure that costs can be monitored against any agreed case budget.
