The Going Hourly Rate For A Uk Lawyer

[ThaiLife]

A friend has just been quoted an hourly rate for a general lawyer on the island of Guernsey , and I am looking for a general Idea for the hourly rate for a lawyer in the UK, The rate for the Guernsey lawyer is quoted at £637 per One hour ( 31,482 Baht ), any one have an idea for an hourly rate in the UK ?

Thanks :jap:

[AyG]

Varies enormously. Depends on lawyer's experience and area of expertise. First meeting should be free, and your friend will then be given an estimate of the time and rate. Incidentally, a Guernsey lawyer is likely to be more expensive than a mainland one simply because of the shortage of professionals on the island.

[CharlieH]

Taken from Internet .........

"With effect from 1st April 2010, the guideline hourly rates for solicitors' charges have been increased. The new rates are set out here where you can also see a list of past hourly rates. Thus, the top rate for a City of London Grade A solicitor will now be £409 per hour. It had been £402 from 1st January 2009 and £396 from 1st January 2008, prior to which the rate was £380.

These are the rates that a claimant's solicitor would expect to be awarded at detailed assessment."

You may also find this useful: http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/choosingandusing/commonlegalproblems/usingsolicitor.page