Calculation of fees based on time charges

The fees prescribed in 7, 9, 10 and 11 above are payable on the basis of the aggregate actual time engaged on the case, per day rounded up, where appropriate, to the next quarter hour block of time.

For example, where the solicitor:

• travels to and from court (45 minutes)
• waits at court (10 minutes); and
• conducts a hearing (10 minutes)

The time would be 65 minutes rounded up to 75 minutes of chargeable time.

The same approach would apply where travel is chargeable in relation to a work activity that is covered by a block fee.

For example, where you travel to and from prison and the time engaged is 20 minutes in each direction, the travel time should be rounded up to the next quarter hour and travel of 45 minutes should be claimed in respect of that return journey.