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12 Where client not charged on a time costing basis
12.1 In matters where the lawyer has not charged the client on a time costing basis, items 1 to 11 above do not apply and a fair and reasonable amount will be allowed, having regard to:
(a) the complexity of the matter;
(b) the difficulty or novelty of the questions involved;
(c) the skill, specialised knowledge and responsibility involved;
(d) the work actually done by the lawyer;
(e) the extent to which the work was reasonably necessary;
(f) the period during which the work was done;
(g) the time spent on performing the work;
(h) the quality of the work;
(i) the number and importance of the documents prepared and read, regardless of length;
(j) the amount or value of money or property involved;
(k) the terms of the costs agreement between the lawyer and client; and
(l) any other relevant matter.