Code of Conduct

I was contacted about an unfortunate situation where a person’s solicitor refused to act. The person was very upset because it happened just days before a 4 day trial was due to take place. Rule 2 of the Code of Conduct 2007 implemented by the Solicitors Regulation Authority says as follows:

“A solicitor must not cease acting for a client except for good reason and on reasonable notice”

If a solicitor does not provide “reasonable notice” then this is a clear breach of the code. The client has a valid complaint to make to the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Compensation may be awarded.

REASONABLE NOTICE – RULE 2

February 7th, 2011

I was contacted about an unfortunate situation where a person’s solicitor refused to act. The person was very upset because it happened just days before a 4 day trial was due to take place. Rule 2 of the Code of Conduct 2007 implemented by the Solicitors Regulation Authority says as follows: “A solicitor must not cease acting for a client […]

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