Recent Regulatory Updates

Here you can find updates to regulatory rules and guidance in the last 2 years.

All the core regulatory rules and guidance can be found in the Costs Lawyer Handbook

Regulatory Rules

No updates in the last 2 years

Regulatory Guidance

Guidance Date Version
Costs Law Firms 23 April 2026 V4
Reserved Legal Activity Rights 23 April 2026 V4
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) 1 January 2026 V11
Complaints Procedures 12 December 2024 V13
Client Care Letters 26 March 2025 V8
Conditions on Practising 26 March 2025 V3
Qualifying Experience 26 March 2025 V2
Pro Bono Work 23 August 2024 V2
Price Transparency 12 December 2024 V4
Dealing with consumers 12 December 2024 V3
Contingency Retainers (CFAs and DBAs) 12 December 2024 V5
Retention of Client Data and Files 12 December 2024 V3
Client confidentiality and acting with integrity 17 July 2024 V1
Setting Up a Practice 17 July 2024 V1
Undertakings 17 July 2024 V1