Disclosure: the solicitor's duty

Resource type: Practice note

Status: Maintained

Jurisdictions: England, Wales

This practice note considers the solicitor's role and duties on disclosure, and the key pieces of advice regarding disclosure which should be communicated to the client. It is essential that, from the initial instruction onwards, you provide your client with timely and appropriate advice in relation to his disclosure obligations.

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