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15 April 2010 / Stephen Gold
Issue: 7413 / Categories: Case law , Civil way
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Civil way: 16 April 2010

The guideline rates for summary assessment of civil and family costs have been uprated for inflation by 1.7% for work done after 31 March 2010 so, for example, band A London 1 fee earners will now attract £409 for each hour of their toil as against £217 in National 1 and £201 in National 2 areas. Well, it’s better than a kick in the rear—and even better than a salary freeze!

De minimis? 

The guideline rates for summary assessment of civil and family costs have been uprated for inflation by 1.7% for work done after 31 March 2010 so, for example, band A London 1 fee earners will now attract £409 for each hour of their toil as against £217 in National 1 and £201 in National 2 areas. Well, it’s better than a kick in the rear—and even better than a salary freeze! In future, rates will be set and updated annually on—you guessed it—1 April (as recommended in Jackson). (For full rates see facing page).

Charges to bankrupt you

Insolvency

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