referral fees Flashcards

1
Q

What is a referral fee?

A

Any payment or other consideration made in return for the referral of professional instructions by an intermediary

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What is the rule for referral fees?

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rC10 - You must not pay or receive referral fees.

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What are the two types of referral fees that are always prohibited?

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Lay client has not consented

Claims for personal injury damages

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4
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What payments are accepted (that are not referral fees)?

A

Clerking and admin services

Membership to ADR services

Advertising

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5
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Is online clerking allowed?

A

Yes.

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6
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Can you pay a 3rd party for advertising and publicity?

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Yes, as long as payment is genuinely for marketing and not referral.

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Can a solicitor not pay a juniors fee’s in return for instructions for big cases for more senior barristers?

A

No! This is considered a referral fee.

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