Protopapas Solicitors v Michaelides & Anor [2023] EWHC 2929 (SCCO)
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Protopapas Solicitors v Michaelides & Anor [2023] EWHC 2929 (SCCO)
14. The distinction between advocacy and other costs work is a logical one which I have regularly applied on summary assessment. £200 per hour is a reasonable rate for advocacy by any experienced qualified costs advocate and £125 to £150 per hour a reasonable rate for documentary work undertaken by an experienced costs professional on behalf of central London solicitors who would otherwise have had to undertake it themselves.
ADVOCACY | COSTS WORK | HOURLY RATE | SUMMARY ASSESSMENT | EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS | CENTRAL LONDON SOLICITORS | COSTS LAWYERS
