Form

CW5a: controlled work application for prior authority

Controlled work form to request prior authority to instruct King’s Counsel, 2 counsel or disbursements above prescribed rates.

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

CW5a: Contolled work prior authority form

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Details

For requests for King’s Counsel or 2 counsel email your form to: contactECC@justice.gov.uk

For disbursements above prescribed rates email your form to:
mhu-ec@justice.gov.uk

Updates to this page

Published 9 May 2023
Last updated 1 September 2024 + show all updates
  1. CW5a updated to reference the 2024 Standard Civil Contract.

  2. First published.

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