Introduction to civil A&A accounts legislation

This section of the guidance applies to solicitors’ accounts arising from the provision of civil advice and assistance, including diagnostic interviews.

It is intended mainly for the legal profession, and where we use the term “you”, this means the solicitor providing advice and assistance.

Basis on which we assess requests for payment of AA fees and outlays: the standard of taxation

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Introduction to civil A&A and ABWOR fees

Basis on which we assess requests for payment of AA fees and outlays: the standard of taxation

Learn about the standard of taxation we apply to the assessment of A&A accounts.

Introduction to civil A&A and ABWOR fees

Tables of fees available for civil advice and assistance

Read an explanation of the table of fees available for civil A&A and ABWOR and access a link to them.

Introduction to civil A&A and ABWOR fees

Cases where you are not due payment from the Fund: restrictions on what you can charge your client

Find out what you can charge your client where payment is not due from the Fund, including relevant rates and limits.

Introduction to civil A&A and ABWOR fees

Civil legal aid already in place

Find out the position on providing both A&A and civil legal aid in parallel

Introduction to civil A&A and ABWOR fees

What information should you supply with your civil A&A account?

Find out what you need to supply when seeking payment of your civil advice and assistance account.