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Is a CFA entered into by a client at their home, rather than a solicitors office, valid?

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Published on: 15 June 2016

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In some cases, a Client will be unable to attend their Solicitor's offices to sign a Conditional fee agreement (CFA) eg in personal injury disputes. It is important to be aware of the unwelcome impact that the following regulations may have in such cases:

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Cancellation of Contracts Made in a Consumer's Home or Place of Work Etcetera Regulations 2008 (Cancellation Regulations 2008), SI 2008/1816
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Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 (the Consumer Contracts Regulations

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