SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 16The Law Society, solicitors, recognised bodies and foreign lawyers

Part 1The Solicitors Act 1974 (c. 47)

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In section 66 (taxations with respect to contentious business)—

(a)

in the section heading for “Taxations” substitute “ Assessments ”,

(b)

for “taxation” substitute “ assessment ”,

(c)

for “taxing officer” substitute “ costs officer ”,

(d)

in paragraph (a), after “solicitor” (in the second place) insert “ or an employee of the solicitor ”, and

(e)

in paragraph (b), after “him” insert “ or by any employee of his who is an authorised person (within the meaning of section 56(5A)) ”.