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It does raise a wry smile every time other lawyers criticise fees. Yes they've had a terrible impact on access to ETs, claims down 70-80%. But let's see a recognition of the impact of firm charges and remove the hypocrisy here. The biggest obstacle to access to justice is the incredible cost of legal services and the hourly rate antiquated charging method which is an open cheque book with litigation. Tribunal and Court fees are utterly dwarfed by the cost of litigation, just funding your own costs, let alone bearing the risk of the other party's costs in civil claims.