Recent changes
The Solicitors' Accounts Rules 1998 were amended on 31 March 2009 as part of a general updating of the rules to introduce firm-based regulation and legal disciplinary practices as provided for in the Legal Services Act 2007. To see the amendments highlighted, use change tracker.
Appendix 5 (Form AR1) was amended on 21 May 2009 in order to clarify who should be named on the accountant's report in accordance with rule 35 of the accounts rules.
The notes included in these rules are compulsory.