24 Determination conditions in respect of awards for amounts to be incurred in respect of legal representation
1 Where the chairperson has determined an award for amounts to be incurred in respect of legal representation should be made, the determination of the application must set conditions, including but not limited to the following, that is to say—
(a) the nature and scope of the work to be funded;
(b) the hourly rates which will be paid shall not exceed the amounts specified in paragraph (2);
(c) the upper limit or limits on the sums or number of hours which will be paid;
(d) the dates and times for which attendance at the inquiry by recognised legal representatives, paralegals or trainee solicitors will be funded;
(e) the representatives, paralegals or trainee solicitors whose attendance on any day will be funded;
(f) the frequency with which bills must be submitted to the solicitor to the inquiry; and
(g) the form in which bills must be submitted to the solicitor to the inquiry.
2 It is a condition of any award that the maximum hourly rates for counsel and solicitors shall be:
(a) Senior Counsel £200.00
(b) Junior Counsel or solicitor advocate £100.00
(c) Solicitor (Partner) £146.00
(d) Solicitor (Assistant) £130.00
(e) Paralegal or Trainee Solicitor £65.00