Booking Confirmation
A booking is considered confirmed once the dates and hours have been agreed and the required booking fee has been received.
The minimum booking is 6 hours, charged at the agreed hourly rate.
Legal Locum Direct
Booking Terms
Please review these terms before confirming a Legal Locum Direct booking.
Legal Locum Direct
Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy
These terms apply to confirmed bookings for consultancy and locum conveyancing support provided by Legal Locum Direct.
Booking Fee
A £300 non-refundable booking fee is payable when your booking is confirmed.
This secures the agreed dates in my diary and will be deducted from the final invoice for the booking.
If you cancel a confirmed booking, the £300 booking fee is non-refundable and the cancellation charges below may also apply.
Cancellation Policy
I understand that circumstances can change. However, once a booking is confirmed, the agreed time is reserved for your firm and I may decline other work for those dates.
The following cancellation terms therefore apply:
| Notice given | Cancellation charge |
|---|---|
| More than 7 days before the start date | £300 booking fee retained |
| 3–7 days before the start date | £300 booking fee + 25% of the first week’s booking value |
| Within 72 hours of the start date | £300 booking fee + 50% of the first week’s booking value |
For bookings covering several days or weeks, the relevant cancellation charge will be calculated using the value of the first week of the booking.
Changes or Reductions to a Booking
Requests to change booking dates will be considered subject to availability.
Reducing the length of a confirmed booking will be treated as a cancellation and the cancellation policy above may apply to the time that has been removed from the booking.
Once a Booking Has Started
Once a booking has commenced, the agreed booking period remains payable, subject to any alternative arrangement agreed in writing.
Payment
The standard rate is £50 per hour, with a minimum booking of 6 hours.
Invoices must be paid in accordance with the payment terms stated on the invoice.
Any cancellation charges due under this policy will be invoiced following cancellation.
Travel & Location
Remote support is available nationwide.
Office-based support is available within approximately 40 miles of Preston. Travel beyond 40 miles is charged at 45p per mile, or reasonable train fares where rail travel is more appropriate.
Accommodation is not normally charged. For London bookings, a contribution towards accommodation may be discussed and agreed in advance where required.
Longer Bookings
Longer-term bookings are available, including maternity and paternity cover.
Bespoke pricing may be available depending on the length and requirements of the booking.
Questions
If you have any questions about these terms, cancellation charges or a proposed booking, please get in touch before confirming your booking.