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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I undertook to pay the other side’s costs, but the matter didn’t complete. Do I have to pay the bill issued?

I undertook to pay the other side's legal costs limited to a specific amount, payable whether or not the matter completed. The matter aborted early...

What support is available to firms renewing their PII?

My firm’s PII is due for renewal in two months’ time. I’m finding it difficult to get a competitive quote. Do you offer any support...

What’s the definition of a residential transaction?

I’m acting in the purchase of a new build home. I understand that the Conveyancing Protocol is designed for use in residential transactions. What’s the...

Can a successor firm be liable for an original firm’s inadequate professional service?

I'm the complaints handling partner of a successor firm. A complaint's been made about work done by a solicitor at the original firm. Will we...

Do partners have to sign bills?

Must a partner of the firm sign all bills before delivery to the client?

Does the Terrorism Act 2000 override legal professional privilege?

Do sections 19 and 21A of the Terrorism Act 2000 override legal professional privilege?

I’m retiring as a partner. Who do I need to notify?

I am retiring from a partnership, which continues in business. A friend advised me to put a notice in the London Gazette. Is this necessary?

Can someone become a solicitor if they have a criminal record?

A graduate interested in a career in law has a criminal conviction for assault. Is there any guidance on becoming a solicitor?

Can I apply to remove a closed firm from the court record?

I’m acting for a defendant in civil litigation. The claimant's solicitors closed, but remains on the court record. Can I amend the court record?

When can our practice accept client funds?

Can our firm accept funds from a client before completing our customer due diligence?

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