Transitional and saving provisions6

1

Articles 4 and 5 do not apply to a conditional fee agreement which is entered into before the date upon which this Order comes into force if—

a

the agreement was entered into specifically for the purposes of the provision to a person (“P”) of advocacy or litigation services in connection with the matter which is the subject of the proceedings; or

b

advocacy or litigation services were provided to P under the agreement in connection with those proceedings before that date.

2

Articles 4 and 5 do not apply to any conditional fee agreement entered into in relation to—

a

proceedings relating to a claim for damages in respect of diffuse mesothelioma;

b

publication and privacy proceedings;

c

proceedings in England and Wales brought by a person acting in the capacity of—

i

a liquidator of a company which is being wound up in England and Wales or Scotland under Parts IV or V of the 1986 Act; or

ii

a trustee of a bankrupt’s estate under Part IX of the 1986 Act;

d

proceedings brought by a person acting in the capacity of an administrator appointed pursuant to the provisions of Part II of the 1986 Act;

e

proceedings in England and Wales brought by a company which is being wound up in England and Wales or Scotland under Parts IV or V of the 1986 Act; or

f

proceedings brought by a company which has entered administration under Part II of the 1986 Act.