Civil ABWOR accounts: what is ABWOR and who may provide it?

ABWOR is simply a type of advice and assistance, where representation can be provided.

ABWOR is only available in circumstances where:

  • There are “proceedings”.
  • These proceedings are listed in the ABWOR regulations.

The guidance on civil advice and assistance accounts applies equally to ABWOR cases.

Only the following can provide ABWOR [Section 6 of the Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986]:

  • You, as a qualified solicitor.
  • Counsel, where appropriate.

An unqualified person, including a first year trainee, cannot charge for attendance at a hearing or for any preparation in connection with a hearing.

 

List of ABWOR proceedings for which our prior approval is needed

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ABWOR accounts information

List of ABWOR proceedings for which our prior approval is needed

Find out in which civil proceedings you will require our prior approval before granting ABWOR.

ABWOR accounts information

ABWOR accounts and the employment of counsel: requirement of prior approval, and charges for unauthorised advocacy

Learn why you must apply to us for sanction for employment of counsel.

ABWOR accounts information

ABWOR and charges for affidavits

Find out when affidavit charges may be payable for ABWOR.

ABWOR accounts information

ABWOR and sequestration proceedings: block fees payable and charges subsumed

Read more on sequestration proceedings and how you should charge fees in such cases.

ABWOR accounts information

ABWOR payments for hearings before tribunals

Find out what payments you are entitled to for attending hearings before tribunals, including waiting time.

ABWOR accounts information

ABWOR accounts and instructing local agents

Discover when you should consider instructing a local agent.

ABWOR accounts information

ABWOR and our assessment of fees for preparation: specific information required

Find out what specific information you should provide to support your fees for preparation.