61.17.—(1) A solicitor may apply to the Crown Court for an order declaring that he has ceased to be the solicitor acting for a party to restraint proceedings or receivership proceedings.
(2) Where an application is made under this rule—
(a)notice of the application must be given to the party for whom the solicitor is acting, unless the Crown Court directs otherwise; and
(b)the application must be supported by evidence.
(3) Where the Crown Court makes an order that a solicitor has ceased to act, the solicitor must serve a copy of the order on every party to the proceedings.