Solicitors Act 1974: Primary legislation governing the provision and termination of legal services, particularly relevant if the disengagement involves legal services
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the handling, retention, and protection of client data during and after the disengagement process
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if the disengagement involves a consumer client rather than a business
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting out statutory limitation periods and influencing record retention requirements
SRA Code of Conduct: Professional regulations governing solicitors' conduct, including proper procedures for terminating client relationships
ICAEW Code of Ethics: Professional guidelines for accountants, relevant if the disengagement involves accounting services
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contractual relationships and their termination under English and Welsh law
Professional Negligence Considerations: Common law principles regarding professional duty of care and potential liability during the disengagement process
Fiduciary Duties: Legal obligations of trust and loyalty that must be addressed in the disengagement process
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Regulatory requirements regarding anti-money laundering obligations that may continue post-disengagement
File Retention Requirements: Professional and regulatory obligations regarding the retention of client files and documentation after disengagement
Professional Indemnity Insurance: Insurance requirements and considerations that need to be addressed in the disengagement process
Confidentiality Obligations: Ongoing duties of confidentiality that survive the termination of the professional relationship
