Barristers' Costs under the Legal Profession Act 2008
Requirements under the Legal Profession Act 2008 and the Legal Profession Regulations 2009 in relation to costs disclosure must be complied with from 1 July 2009.
For the assistance of members, the Association has prepared forms to guide compliance with the requirements of the legislation.
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Form 1:
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Retainer Agreement for Instructions from a Law Practice
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Form 2:
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Retainer Agreement for Instructions from In-house Counsel where Exception to Requirement for Disclosure Applies (see s263(2)(c) of the Legal Profession Act 2008)
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Form 3:
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Initial Disclosure to Law Practice (see s261(2) of the Legal Profession Act 2008)
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Form 4:
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Confirmation of Instructions that Law Practice is not Required to Provide Disclosure under s260 (s263(2)(c)
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Form 5:
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Invoice
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Members are encouraged to review the new legislation to ensure compliance.
http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_3558_homepage.html