Lawyers Can Claim Private Rates In Legal Aid Contempt Case
By Sophia Dourou ( September 18, 2026, 5:50 PM BST) -- A solicitor can recover all the legal costs of defending herself from contempt proceedings brought by a puppy farm after an appeals court held Friday that her fee agreement with her defense lawyers meant she could claim more than the legal aid rate....
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