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Anon 12.07 - There is nothing mentioned in the CFA regulations about what constitutes a risk assessment, let alone that one is required. What is the statutory definition of a RA anyway? It no longer exists. This of course fits in with Rupert Jackson report. He says the SF should now be led by market forces and clients should shop around to get the best deal therefore it is not a liability assessment it is market forces led.

The Practice Direction is therefore ultra vires.

Also given the date of this hearing, it is very likely that the sols took the case on before April 14 when the PD made no reference to a RA being required.
A total shambles. If we are not entitled to charge a RA for children case, I know this firm will cease to act for them. My peers in other firms hold the same view. This would be a dire consequence. Solicitor’s practices are not charities.