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Can I advise on matters after my PII expires?
I’m a sole practitioner having difficulties renewing my professional indemnity insurance (PII). ’m thinking about closing down my practice. Can I continue to advise on...
11 Jan 2024
What must I tell a client before suing for non-contentious fees?
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...
07 Apr 2020
How can I amend an error in a court order?
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...
07 Dec 2020
Can I enter into a damages-based agreement for a divorce case?
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...
11 May 2020
How do I confirm qualifying work experience?
How do I provide confirmation of qualifying work experience for a candidate looking to qualify through the Solicitors Qualifying Exam route?
20 Mar 2023
I’m using a conditional fee agreement. Do I need to notify the other side?
Is there a requirement to notify the other side about a conditional fee agreement that I’m entering into with my client?
05 Oct 2021
My client passed away after I issued their personal injury claim. What should I do?
I issued my client’s personal injury claim, but their executors informed me that they died of unrelated causes. How should I proceed?
28 Jan 2025
I’m holding £1 million in my client account. How can I make sure the funds are protected?
I’m acting in a probate matter and holding £975,000 in my client account. Should I divide the money between banks to protect the funds?
28 Jan 2025
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...
07 Sep 2020
The deeds for an estate with unregistered land are missing. What should I do?
I’m acting for executors of an estate with unregistered land. We have not been able to find the deeds. I’m instructed to apply to HM...
12 Apr 2021
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