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1. Only I handle your work other than when Counsel is instructed and even then I am involved in every step of the case. I am licensed under the BarDirect Scheme to instruct Counsel directly rather than having to use the services of a Solicitor to instruct Counsel 2. I make myself available in the evenings and at weekends and on holiday if required. I am approachable and flexible in how I work. My mobile telephone is either switched on or it takes a message and I try to call you back within hours of your call. I do ask that you use your discretion and call out of hours or when I am on holiday only when it is a real emergency. I operate a 100% uplift in my hourly rate for working out of hours or on holiday or at weekends. OFFICE PROCEDURES 1. Person dealing with your case: Gillian S Howard 2. Current charging rate:- £400 plus VAT and disbursements depending upon means and size of claim I am quick and efficient and am very reasonable about discounting fees for individuals who are genuinely unable to pay my normal charges. I ask for payment direct into my Bank account for all fees and an initial £2000 plus VAT for fees on account before the iniital consultation (this can be negotiated if you have any problems or if the consultation is for a one-off piece of advice).
4. Office hours: 9.00 6.00 each weekday 5. Emergency hours: any time day or night or at weekends for urgent or emergency calls etc I normally ask for the sum of £1500 plus VAT in advance to read the papers before I see you for the first time in conference. In dealing with your case I shall use my best endeavours to: (i) answer all correspondence within two working days of receipt; (ii) keep your informed of progress; (iii) explain the effect of procedures; (iv) give to you any variation of any costs forecasts given before the charges are altered. For further details please contact Gillian on 020 7435 3229 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it |