Quality Policy

Our policy is to provide our clients with an in-depth strength of legal advocacy and advice to the highest standards of professionalism and administration, whilst maintaining a value for money approach.

In pursuit of this Policy, 37 Park Square is audited as complying with the Bar Council Code of Practice and to the implementation of a management system that complies with the Practice Management Standards and Guidelines for the Bar and also the Legal Services Commission Quality Standards.

Charging Rates
Our charges for publicly funded work are based upon the graduated fee scales in force from time to time. In non-publicly funded cases are based on an hourly rate. The hourly rate is reached after considering a) seniority of counsel, b) the complexity, difficulty or novelty of the case, c) skill, specialism and responsibility, d) number and importance of documents prepared and perused, e) place and nature of hearing, f) importance to client, g) amount/value involved. A brief fee is reached by multiplying the hourly rate by the estimated amount of preparation plus an attendance fee. Upon receipt of the actual instructions or brief the charges will be discussed and agreed.
  

In all instructons where you are responsible for payment of our fees, payment is due within one month from the date of the fee note, unless otherwise agreed in writting. Payment of fees where a conditional fee agreement is in place becomes due within three calendar months of the case having been settled or determined.

Data Protection
All Counsel are registered and aware of the implications of The Data Protection Act and 37 park Square Chambers ensures that all information meets the eight following principles.

• Fairly and lawfully processed
• Processed for limited purposes
• Adequate, relevant and not excessive
• Accurate and up to date
• Not kept for longer than is necessary
• Processed in line with your rights
• Secure

Not transferred to other countries without adequate protection The Data Protection Act doesn't guarantee personal privacy at all costs, but aims to strike a balance between the rights of individuals and the sometimes competing interests of those with legitimate reasons for using personal information. It applies to some paper records as well as computer records. The Act gives individuals the right to know what information is held about them, and it provides a framework to ensure that personal information is handled properly.