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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What is an electronic signature?

All parties in a commercial transaction have agreed to use electronic signatures to sign the contract. What constitutes an electronic signature?

Is there a lower age limit on children giving evidence?

Is there a lower age limit when a child may give evidence in civil proceedings?

I specialise in criminal litigation. Can I refuse some Legal Aid Agency cases?

I specialise in privately and publicly funded criminal litigation. Some LAA cases are uneconomic and may undermine my firm’s financial viability. I’m on the duty...

Can I administer a joint statutory declaration?

I’ve been asked to administer a joint statutory declaration by a husband and wife in respect of lost deeds to their jointly owned, unregistered property....

Can a trainee represent a client in the Upper Tribunal?

As a trainee solicitor, am I able to represent a client on appeal to the Upper Immigration Tribunal?

Will our PII cover a LeO compensation award of £50,000?

The Legal Ombudsman has the power to award compensation up to £50,000. Will our professional indemnity insurance cover any such award?

Does my firm have to pay the economic crime levy?

My firm's turnover will exceed £10 million for the first time this financial year. Will we have to register to pay the economic crime levy?

Where can I get help with the NCA SAR portal?

I registered my firm on the suspicious activity report portal. Does the National Crime Agency operate a help desk in case I need assistance in...

I act for an executor who found £20,000 in the home of the deceased. What should I do?

I act for an executor in the administration of an estate. The executor found £20,000 cash in the deceased’s home and is concerned as it...

I’m newly qualified. Can I become a freelance solicitor?

I’m a newly qualified solicitor. I’m considering becoming a freelance solicitor until I secure a new role within a firm. Is this possible?

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