Courts and Legal Services Act 1990: Primary legislation providing the statutory framework for conditional fee agreements, particularly Section 58. This is fundamental for the validity of any contingency fee arrangement in England and Wales.
Civil Procedure Rules (CPR): Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, with specific provisions relating to costs and funding arrangements that must be considered in fee agreements.
Solicitors Act 1974: Legislation governing solicitors' practice including provisions regarding fees and remuneration arrangements with clients.
Legal Services Act 2007: Modern framework legislation for legal services regulation in England and Wales, including provisions affecting fee arrangements and client relationships.
Damages-Based Agreements Regulations 2013: While specifically for DBAs, these regulations provide important context for fee caps and regulatory framework in contingency arrangements.
The Conditional Fee Agreements Order 2013: Statutory instrument setting out specific requirements for valid Conditional Fee Agreements, which is relevant for partial contingency arrangements.
SRA Code of Conduct: Professional regulations governing solicitors' behavior, including requirements for transparency and fairness in fee arrangements and client care obligations.
Consumer Protection Regulations: Including Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, protecting client interests in professional service agreements.
