Guidance
Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA): tariff of reasonable legal costs
This guidance sets out the legal costs we will cover for Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) applicants.
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The government has agreed to meet the reasonable legal costs of postmasters making an appeal through the Horizon Shortfall Scheme Appeals (HSSA) process.
This guidance sets out the tariffs used to calculate those costs. It has been agreed through a mediated discussion between DBT and legal advisers known to represent eligible claimants.
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Published 28 April 2025
Last updated 4 July 2025
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Shanahans Solicitors added to the 'list of firms who have agreed to our costs framework' in Annex B.
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First published.