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Question. A solicitor fulfils his retainer condition by winning the client compensation. He then pays said compensation to the client, minus any additional liability deductions the retainer provides for. His work, is done.
As the client has 'paid' his solicitor for the work (by way of the deductions), the file surely then becomes property of the client? Most solicitors retain the file in storage on behalf of clients, but nevertheless, it is still the clients. So why does the client have to ask for copies of documents, which are already his?
If my understanding is incorrect, I would be obliged if someone could point me to any Rule or Law which say so