PART 18CHANGE OF SOLICITOR
Change of solicitor18
1
This rule applies where a party to proceedings—
a
for whom a solicitor is acting wants to change solicitor or act in person; or
b
after having conducted the proceedings in person, appoints a solicitor to act on his or her behalf (except where the solicitor is appointed only to act as an advocate for a hearing).
2
The party proposing the change must—
a
file a notice of the change with the court; and
b
serve the notice of the change on every other party to the proceedings and, if there is one, on the solicitor who will cease to act.
3
The notice must state the party's address for service.
4
The notice filed at court must state that it has been served as required by paragraph (2)(b).
5
Where there is a solicitor who will cease to act, that solicitor will continue to be considered the party's solicitor unless and until—
a
the notice is filed and served in accordance with paragraphs (2), (3) and (4); or
b
the court makes an order under rule 18.3 and the order is served in accordance with that rule.