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What is the procedure for changing solicitors in Civil County Court proceedings? In particular, who is to be informed of the change of solicitor and what is the procedure if the client fails to sign Form N434?

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Procedure for changing solicitor

To change solicitors in a Civil County Court, a party should consider the below points of action:

  1. •

    serve notice of change of solicitor (Form N434) on every other party. Note: where a party intends to change their solicitor or act in person having previously been represented, they will also have to serve notice on their former solicitor (CPR 42.2(2)(b) and CPR 42.2(2)(a))

  2. •

    file notice of change at the court hearing the claim (CPR 42.2(2)(a))

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    if the claim is in the County Court and you intend to file the notice in person (rather

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