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Change tracker – Code of Conduct

Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007

The Solicitors' Code of Conduct 2007 was replaced on the 6 October 2011 by the SRA Code of Conduct 2011 as part of the introduction of outcomes-focused regulation.

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Last updated 6 October 2010

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Contents

  • Preamble
  • Rule 1: Core duties
  • Rule 2: Client relations
  • Rule 3: Conflict of interests
  • Rule 4: Confidentiality and disclosure
  • Rule 5: Business management in England and Wales
  • Rule 6: Equality and diversity
  • Rule 7: Publicity
  • Rule 8: Fee sharing
  • Rule 9: Referrals of business
  • Rule 10: Relations with third parties
  • Rule 11: Litigation and advocacy
  • Rule 12: Framework of practice
  • Rule 13: In-house practice
  • Rule 14: Incorporated practice
  • Rule 15: Overseas practice
  • Rule 16: European cross-border practice
  • Rule 17: Insolvency practice
  • Rule 18: Property selling
  • Rule 19: Financial services
  • Rule 20: Rights and obligations of practice
  • Rule 21: Separate businesses
  • Rule 22: Waivers
  • Rule 23: Application of these rules
  • Rule 24: Interpretation
  • Rule 25: Commencement and repeals
  • SRA Recognised Bodies Regulations 2009

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