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COST BITES 15:  DEPARTING FROM THE GUIDELINE RATES FOR SPECIALIST WORK  DONE OUTSIDE LONDON

COST BITES 15: DEPARTING FROM THE GUIDELINE RATES FOR SPECIALIST WORK DONE OUTSIDE LONDON

August 15, 2022 · by gexall · in Assessment of Costs, Costs, Members Content

In Lappet Manufacturing Company Ltd & Anor v Rassam & Ors [2022] EWHC 2158 (Ch) Mr Justice Adam Johnson allowed a higher hourly rate for a solicitor working outside London. The rate allowed, for a Nottingham firm, was £350 an…

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