Solicitors Act 1974

Directions which may be givenE+W

[F1F22(1)The steps are—

(a)determining that the costs to which the solicitor is entitled in respect of his services (“the costs”) are to be limited to such amount as may be specified in the determination and directing him to comply, or to secure compliance, with such one or more of the permitted requirements as appear to the Council to be necessary in order for effect to be given to their determination;

(b)directing him to secure the rectification, at his expense or at that of his firm, of any such error, omission or other deficiency arising in connection with the matter in question as they may specify;

(c)directing him to pay such compensation to the client as the Council sees fit to specify in the direction;

(d)directing him to take, at his expense or at that of his firm, such other action in the interests of the client as they may specify.

(2)The “permitted requirements” are—

(a)that the whole or part of any amount already paid by or on behalf of the client in respect of the costs be refunded;

(b)that the whole or part of the costs be remitted;

(c)that the right to recover the costs be waived, whether wholly or to any specified extent.

(3)The power of the Council to take any such steps is not confined to cases where the client may have a cause of action against the solicitor for negligence.]

Textual Amendments

F1Sch. 1A inserted (1.4.1991) by Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 (c. 41, SIF 76:1), ss. 93(3), 125(6), Sch. 15 (with saving in Sch. 19 para. 14 ); S.I. 1991/608, art. 2, Sch.

Modifications etc. (not altering text)