Q and As

Our Q and As are examples of some of the recent questions that the Practice Advice Service has helped solicitors with. If you cannot find the answer you need, contact us.

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How do I apply to come off the court record?

I’ve made several attempts to contact my client, but I’m without instructions. How can I apply to come off the court record?

Do I have to give the oath fees I receive to my new firm's partners?

I’m an assistant solicitor. The partners in my new firm want me to account to them for all oath fees I receive in the course...

What are my obligations to a client after an initial interview?

I’m a partner in a small litigation practice. We want to expand our client base and increase profitability. We’re considering offering initial fixed-fee interviews at...

What guidance do you offer trainees on practical legal issues?

I recently began working for a firm as a trainee solicitor. Is the Law Society able to offer any guidance to trainees on day-to-day practical...

Does my client have to attend a directions hearing?

I’m a family law practitioner due to attend a directions hearing in the Family Court in two weeks’ time. My client has told me that...

Can I charge for time spent preparing a Larke v Nugus statement?

I am sole executor for a client. I received a Larke v Nugus request from a son who’s excluded from the will. Can I charge...

Can I charge for routine communications?

I’m preparing a bill for detailed assessment of costs. Can I charge for perusal of letters in?

I’m a sole practitioner. Do I need to appoint a money laundering officer?

I’m setting up a new firm as a sole practitioner. Will I be required to appoint a nominated officer under the Money Laundering Regulations 2017?

I’ve received a subject access request. What should I do?

I’ve received a subject access request (SAR) from a former client. Am I obliged to provide any documentation containing the client’s personal data?

Who’s responsible for the cost of setting up a remote hearing?

Is there any guidance on who’s responsible for the costs involved in setting up a remote family hearing?

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