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17 August 2021
Issue: 7946 / Categories: Legal News , Profession , Costs , Procedure & practice
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Guideline Hourly Rates to change after 11-year hiatus

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Changes to the guideline hourly rates (GHR) will take effect from 1 October, the Master of the Rolls, Sir Geoffrey Vos has confirmed
The Civil Justice Council recommended an uplift to the GHR, which are used to assess court costs, following data analysis and a consultation in July.

Claire Green, chair of the Association of Costs Lawyers (ACL), said: ‘It is unarguable that the GHRs need to be increased after an 11-year freeze, so it is welcome news that the Master of the Rolls is intent on getting them implemented so soon.

‘I am also heartened that there won’t be another 11-year wait until the next review, with the Master indicating a further review in two years’ time. As a result of the review, we are particularly pleased that qualified costs lawyers are now eligible for payment at grades B or C depending on the complexity of the work done―rather than allowing no higher than grade D―along with the recognition that it may in the future be appropriate to align costs lawyers with solicitors and legal executives across all grades.’

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