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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Where can I find guidance on VAT after Brexit?

My firm acts for a number of clients based in Europe. I’m concerned about the VAT position on invoices after Brexit. Is there any guidance...

Where do I report a discrepancy between my due diligence and the PSC register?

While carrying out customer due diligence, I found a discrepancy in the information I hold and the Persons of Significant Control register. Where should I...

Can an in-house solicitor represent an employer in court?

I am a retired solicitor now employed as in-house counsel for a limited company litigant. Can I represent my employer in court?

Can a licensed conveyancer use the Conveyancing Protocol and transaction forms?

I’m acting for buyers and the sellers have instructed licensed conveyancers. Can they use the Conveyancing Protocol although they are not solicitors?

Can I charge a client for storage of documents?

Can I charge my client for storage, copying or production of old records and documents?

Are SDLT and LTT payable on the purchase of property on the England-Wales border?

I’m instructed in the purchase of a property that straddles the England-Wales border. Does my client have to pay land transaction tax (LTT) on the...

What ID is needed to visit a client at a police station?

What form of identification does an accredited representative need to show when visiting a client who has been arrested at a police station?

Can I make a Sears Tooth agreement with a client having trouble paying their bill?

My client is having difficulty paying my bills, but their prospects of an ample divorce settlement are strong. Can I use a Sears Tooth agreement...

Can the deadline for a subject access request be extended?

I've received a subject access request from a client. I’m going to struggle to comply with the UK GDPR response deadline because of the large...

Can I charge for due diligence checks?

Can solicitors charge their clients the costs of carrying out customer due diligence?

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