With the commencement of several sections of the LSRA 2015, in October 2019, new obligations have been placed on Legal Practitioners in relation to notifying clients regarding fees and detailed Bills of Costs. Furthermore, there are new disciplinary procedures in place for all members of the legal profession, along with changes to the complaints procedure. This one-hour lecture covers the latest changes to the Act.
The lecture covers the following topics:
- Section 150 Notice requirements
- Matters to be set out in a Bill of Costs
- New complaints procedures for clients
- The establishment of Limited Liability Partnerships
- Patents of precedence
- Issues relating to clients in custody
Teaching methods:
Discontinued 2022.
Duration & pricing:
- Net-Duration: 1 hour
To review current/scheduled booking options, please refer to: 2023 Legal CPD programme
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