Q and As

I plan to sue a client for non-contentious fees. My client care letter and invoice contained notice of the client’s rights to challenge or complain about the bill. Is there any other information I must give to the client before starting proceedings?

I have been asked to administer an oath where the deponent is a child. Am I able to do this and, if so, is there a special form of oath to be used?

I know I cannot enter into a conditional fee agreement in criminal and matrimonial cases. Can I enter into a damages-based agreement for a divorce case?

I’ve been instructed to act in the sale of a property where the client comes up as a possible sanctions match. How should I proceed?

I represent a claimant in a personal injury claim. I’ve received the final order from the court, but an error makes its interpretation unclear. How can it be amended?

I’m ready to exchange contracts on the purchase of a residential property. My client is a company and I’ve been asked to sign the contract on its behalf as all the directors are overseas.

Our team of solicitors answers questions on a wide variety of subjects, including anti-money laundering, costs, conveyancing, client care and complaints handling.

I am my firm’s money laundering reporting officer and have made a suspicious activity report to the National Crime Agency in respect of my client’s proposed regulated transaction. What can I do or tell my client from now on?

My aunt wishes to execute a lasting power of attorney. Can I be her certificate provider as required by Sch 1.2(1)(e) of the Mental Capacity Act 2005?

I am instructed by a court-appointed deputy for an elderly woman who has lost capacity. Is my client the deputy or the patient? To whom should I send a client care letter?