New Conditional Fee Regime

The new CFA regime came into force on the 1st November 2005. This page provides copies of the relevant reports and future proposals, together with the rules which will apply. Detailed guidance for Panel Members is available by logging in and going to the 'Downloads' section.

		The Recommendation:
		Department of Constitutional Affairs Report (Published 10/8/05)
		The Resulting Enactment:
		The Conditional Fee Agreements (Revocation) Regulations 2005 (In force 01/11/05)
		What will now apply from the 1st November 2005:
		New Conditional Fee Agreement (Word Version)
		Notes to Accompany New Conditional Fee Agreement (Word Version)
		The Existing Sections 27 & 28 of the Access to Justice Act 1999 (Amending Section 58 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990)
		The Existing Solicitors' Costs Information and Client Care Code 1999
		The Existing Guidance to the Solicitors' Costs Information and Client Care Code 1999
		The New Client Care Amendment Rule Changes (Effective 01/11/05)
		The last 3 items above will be replaced in 2006 by:
		DRAFT Law Society Code of Conduct - See Para 2.03 & Guidance Notes 27-40 (Published 09/09/05 - proposed to be introduced after consultation in 2006)
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