FAQ
Important: The FAQs below were written and published before the introduction of the SRA Handbook on 6 October 2011, and may refer to regulatory material that is no longer in effect. Although they may still be relevant, these FAQs have not yet been reviewed in light of the wide-ranging regulatory changes implemented on 6 October. They will be reviewed and updated (or archived) in due course.
Our firm previously acted for two clients jointly. One of those clients now wants the file. Can we provide them with it?
No, not unless the other client consents to the original being released. However, you can provide a copy of the file on payment of your reasonable copying charges. See
Question of Ethics, November 2009.