Terminating the Client Retainer - Navigating the Minefield

Introduction

On some occasions the solicitor/client relationship deteriorates to the extent that you have to terminate the retainer.

Presented by law firm compliance expert, Peter Warner, this webinar tackles the key issues and obligations if you wish to part company with a client.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• Vetting the client
• Spotting the potential problems
• Setting out the responsibilities of the parties
• Giving reasonable notice of termination
• Exercising the lien
• Getting paid
• How to deal with the client when terminating
• Duty to act in clients’ best interests
• Ownership of file contents
• Issues to consider when releasing files

This webinar was recorded on 12th July 2023