Window of opportunity to influence the hourly rates review

By Toby Moreton, Costs Lawyer (regulated by the CLSB) · Published 8 November 2014 · Updated 24 May 2026

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Gary Jones v Persons Unknown [2026] EWCA Civ 1212

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Key Findings In The Case

The committee reviewing the guideline hourly rates – which were last increased in 2010 – is set to issue a short call for evidence next month and it is vital that practitioners participate in the process, the Association of Costs Lawyers has warned.

The Civil Justice Council hopes to issue a call for evidence at the beginning of November, with a deadline of the end of the month for responses.

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