Practice Advice Service
Contact us
- Call us: 0870 606 2522
- Email your enquiry
- Other helpline numbers
Featured FAQ
I note that a significant change has been made to the conditions relating to insurance under the new 5th edition of the Standard Conditions of Sale. Under clause 5.1.1, the risk now passes to the buyer on exchange of contracts rather than on completion. Why has this change been made?
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A service for solicitors by solicitors.
Established for over 20 years, the Practice Advice Service continues to provide a dedicated support line for Law Society members and employees of law firms.
It is staffed by solicitors who have access to a wide range of information sources and specialists across the Law Society. The majority of telephone enquiries are answered immediately.
How we can help you
We are able to assist with enquiries on legal practice in many areas including the following:
- anti-money laundering
- solicitors' costs
- conditional fee agreements
- FAQs on a variety of topics including civil and criminal litigation, tax, VAT and oaths
- conveyancing
- probate
- practice notes
Advice is free and confidential. Lines are open from 09:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided by the Practice Advice Service, it does not constitute legal advice and cannot be relied upon as such. The Law Society does not accept any responsibility for liabilities arising as a result of reliance upon the information given.