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But the flip side is that if a client is willing to pay a high hourly rate then the solicitor can charge what they like. This is all about recoverability from the paying party, not about whether the lawyers concerned are making a mint.

If you wanted a band at a wedding reception and were incredibly rich you could have whoever you want there but at a cost. Moderately wealthy and you might have a tribute band. Some will get their mates in for beer. Me, I'd be streaming through a stereo. It's all about what you want and can afford.

However, I'd love to be a fly-on-the wall at any own costs detailed assessment - that will be a different thing altogether!