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Dealing with as set out at s.111 of 2007 Act, a person who is not: (1) an Authorised Person in relation to an activity that constitutes a reserved legal activity (2) a registered foreign lawyer (within the meaning of s.89 of the 1990 Act) (3) a person entitled to pursue professional activities under a professional title to which the Directive applies, in a state to which the Directive applies (other than the title of barrister or solicitor in England and Wales) (4) a body that provides professional services, such as provided by persons within (a) or lawyers of other jurisdictions, and all the Managers of which, and all the persons with an interest in which – (i) are within (a) to (c), or (ii) are bodies in which persons within (a) to (c) are entitled to exercise, or control the exercise of, more than 90% of the voting rights.Non-Authorised Persons Code

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This Code must be read with the the parent document of our regulatory arrangements, outlining the Overriding Principles that the regulated community must comply with and the Outcomes which they must deliver.Code of Conduct. The the parent document of our regulatory arrangements, outlining the Overriding Principles that the regulated community must comply with and the Outcomes which they must deliver.Code of Conduct is the parent document of the the Council for Licensed Conveyancers established under s.12 of the 1985 Act.CLC Handbook and Frameworks; it sits above all other Codes in our the sum of Codes, Guidance, Frameworks and Policies, which set out the responsibilities of the Regulated Community and our approach to regulation.regulatory arrangements. The the parent document of our regulatory arrangements, outlining the Overriding Principles that the regulated community must comply with and the Outcomes which they must deliver.Code of Conduct prescribes six Ethical PluralCAPITAL an essential quality; a characteristic, behaviour or ethic, which must be demonstrated so that positive Outcomes are generated for Clients.Principles of behaviour which are essential to delivering the specific delivery of a positive result for Clients; it is the end result of the application of a principle or specific requirement the CLC’s Regulatory Arrangements are focused upon these Outcomes, which everyone who we regulate must deliver.Outcomes which sit beneath each of the Ethical PluralCAPITAL an essential quality; a characteristic, behaviour or ethic, which must be demonstrated so that positive Outcomes are generated for Clients.Principles. All the Council for Licensed Conveyancers established under s.12 of the 1985 Act.CLC regulated individuals and bodies are expected to comply with the the parent document of our regulatory arrangements, outlining the Overriding Principles that the regulated community must comply with and the Outcomes which they must deliver.Code of Conduct in the delivery of authorised under the Code of Conduct this means that Authorised Persons must personally carry out or supervise the Reserved Legal Activity provided.reserved legal activities and permitted non-under the Code of Conduct this means that Authorised Persons must personally carry out or supervise the Reserved Legal Activity provided.reserved legal activities.

The the Council for Licensed Conveyancers established under s.12 of the 1985 Act.CLC also publishes several other topic specific Codes addressing important areas of practice, including this Dealing with as set out at s.111 of 2007 Act, a person who is not: (1) an Authorised Person in relation to an activity that constitutes a reserved legal activity (2) a registered foreign lawyer (within the meaning of s.89 of the 1990 Act) (3) a person entitled to pursue professional activities under a professional title to which the Directive applies, in a state to which the Directive applies (other than the title of barrister or solicitor in England and Wales) (4) a body that provides professional services, such as provided by persons within (a) or lawyers of other jurisdictions, and all the Managers of which, and all the persons with an interest in which – (i) are within (a) to (c), or (ii) are bodies in which persons within (a) to (c) are entitled to exercise, or control the exercise of, more than 90% of the voting rights.Non-Authorised Persons (third parties) Code. Topic specific Codes underpin the the parent document of our regulatory arrangements, outlining the Overriding Principles that the regulated community must comply with and the Outcomes which they must deliver.Code of Conduct and support regulated individuals and bodies in delivering the Ethical PluralCAPITAL an essential quality; a characteristic, behaviour or ethic, which must be demonstrated so that positive Outcomes are generated for Clients.Principles and delivery of a positive result for Clients; it is the end result of the application of a principle or specific requirement the CLC’s Regulatory Arrangements are focused upon these Outcomes, which everyone who we regulate must deliver.Outcomes of behaviour defined in the the parent document of our regulatory arrangements, outlining the Overriding Principles that the regulated community must comply with and the Outcomes which they must deliver.Code of Conduct. Topic specific Codes apply to all regulated activities carried out by the individuals or bodies specified in that Code.

In this Code ‘you’ refers to individuals and bodies regulated by the the Council for Licensed Conveyancers established under s.12 of the 1985 Act.CLC. In the context of this Code the NonAuthorised Person refers to the party on the other side of a transaction. You must ensure that you always comply with the the parent document of our regulatory arrangements, outlining the Overriding Principles that the regulated community must comply with and the Outcomes which they must deliver.Code of Conduct and topic specific Codes and must not permit anyone else to act or fail to act in such a way as to amount to a breach of this Code, the the parent document of our regulatory arrangements, outlining the Overriding Principles that the regulated community must comply with and the Outcomes which they must deliver.Code of Conduct, or the Ethical PluralCAPITAL an essential quality; a characteristic, behaviour or ethic, which must be demonstrated so that positive Outcomes are generated for Clients.Principles.

Should circumstances arise in which there is an apparent conflict between a topic specific Code, the the parent document of our regulatory arrangements, outlining the Overriding Principles that the regulated community must comply with and the Outcomes which they must deliver.Code of Conduct, or any other regulatory requirement, you must ensure that you comply with the the parent document of our regulatory arrangements, outlining the Overriding Principles that the regulated community must comply with and the Outcomes which they must deliver.Code of Conduct. If in doubt, contact the the Council for Licensed Conveyancers established under s.12 of the 1985 Act.CLC for advice.

You must ensure that:

  1. You do not have dealings with any as set out at s.111 of 2007 Act, a person who is not: 1. an Authorised Person in relation to an activity that constitutes a reserved legal activity 2. a registered foreign lawyer (within the meaning of s.89 of the 1990 Act) 3. a person entitled to pursue professional activities under a professional title to which the Directive applies, in a state to which the irective applies (other than the title of barrister or solicitor in England and Wales) 4. a body that provides professional services, such as provided by persons within (a) or lawyers of other jurisdictions, and all the Managers of which, and all the persons with an interest in which – (i) are within (a) to (c), or (ii) are bodies in which persons within (a) to (c) are entitled to exercise, or control the exercise of, more than 90% of the voting rights.Non-Authorised Person carrying on under the Code of Conduct this means that Authorised Persons must personally carry out or supervise the Reserved Legal Activity provided.reserved legal activities including as defined at s.11(3) of the 1985 Act , includes the preparation of transfers, conveyances, contracts and other documents in connection with, and other services ancillary to, the disposition or acquisition of estates or interests in land.conveyancing (unless there is clear evidence that person is an exempt person (see schedule 3, The Legal Services Act 2007 which created the Legal Services Board, the Office for Legal Complaints (Legal Ombudsman), authorised Approved Regulators to regulate Authorised Persons and enabled the development of new forms of legal practice known as Alternative Business Structures and the licensing of these bodies by Licensing Authorities.Legal Services Act 2007).
  2. You report to the the Council for Licensed Conveyancers established under s.12 of the 1985 Act.CLC (without submitting your transaction file) where a as set out at s.111 of 2007 Act, a person who is not: 1. an Authorised Person in relation to an activity that constitutes a reserved legal activity 2. a registered foreign lawyer (within the meaning of s.89 of the 1990 Act) 3. a person entitled to pursue professional activities under a professional title to which the Directive applies, in a state to which the irective applies (other than the title of barrister or solicitor in England and Wales) 4. a body that provides professional services, such as provided by persons within (a) or lawyers of other jurisdictions, and all the Managers of which, and all the persons with an interest in which – (i) are within (a) to (c), or (ii) are bodies in which persons within (a) to (c) are entitled to exercise, or control the exercise of, more than 90% of the voting rights.Non-Authorised Person is carrying on under the Code of Conduct this means that Authorised Persons must personally carry out or supervise the Reserved Legal Activity provided.reserved legal activities, including as defined at s.11(3) of the 1985 Act , includes the preparation of transfers, conveyances, contracts and other documents in connection with, and other services ancillary to, the disposition or acquisition of estates or interests in land.conveyancing, which appears to be or to have been a breach of s.14-16 of the The Legal Services Act 2007 which created the Legal Services Board, the Office for Legal Complaints (Legal Ombudsman), authorised Approved Regulators to regulate Authorised Persons and enabled the development of new forms of legal practice known as Alternative Business Structures and the licensing of these bodies by Licensing Authorities.Legal Services Act 2007.

Dealing with as set out at s.111 of 2007 Act, a person who is not: (1) an Authorised Person in relation to an activity that constitutes a reserved legal activity (2) a registered foreign lawyer (within the meaning of s.89 of the 1990 Act) (3) a person entitled to pursue professional activities under a professional title to which the Directive applies, in a state to which the Directive applies (other than the title of barrister or solicitor in England and Wales) (4) a body that provides professional services, such as provided by persons within (a) or lawyers of other jurisdictions, and all the Managers of which, and all the persons with an interest in which – (i) are within (a) to (c), or (ii) are bodies in which persons within (a) to (c) are entitled to exercise, or control the exercise of, more than 90% of the voting rights.Non-Authorised Persons

  1. You :-
    1. avoid extending your duty of care to persons who are not any person or persons for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or CLC body acts in the provision of Regulated Services; this may also include a person or persons who may seek the provision of Regulated Services. Client also includes any person for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or Body acts in the provision of Regulated Activities (and may also include a person who may seek the provision of Regulated Activities).Clients by seeking to ensure that, to your knowledge, you do not provide legal advice (in the circumstances provided by Hedley Byrne v Heller [1964] AC 465) on which they may seek to rely;
    2. not accept any an unequivocal declaration of intention, addressed to someone who reasonably places reliance upon it. It need not be in writing, nor contain the word “undertake”, to be enforceable.undertaking which a non-Authorised Third Person may offer in the course of a transaction;
    3. incorporate special provisions into the draft contract to take account of the problems which arise because the other party has no a person authorised by an Approved Regulator to carry on reserved legal activities e.g:
      a Licensed
      Conveyancer;
      a Solicitor;
      a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
      Authorised Person(s)/Parties
      acting (see below);
    4. ensure that any power of attorney is valid, properly granted and effective for all relevant purposes;
    5. advise the any person or persons for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or CLC body acts in the provision of Regulated Services; this may also include a person or persons who may seek the provision of Regulated Services. Client also includes any person for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or Body acts in the provision of Regulated Activities (and may also include a person who may seek the provision of Regulated Activities).client in writing that you are dealing with a as set out at s.111 of 2007 Act, a person who is not: 1. an Authorised Person in relation to an activity that constitutes a reserved legal activity 2. a registered foreign lawyer (within the meaning of s.89 of the 1990 Act) 3. a person entitled to pursue professional activities under a professional title to which the Directive applies, in a state to which the irective applies (other than the title of barrister or solicitor in England and Wales) 4. a body that provides professional services, such as provided by persons within (a) or lawyers of other jurisdictions, and all the Managers of which, and all the persons with an interest in which – (i) are within (a) to (c), or (ii) are bodies in which persons within (a) to (c) are entitled to exercise, or control the exercise of, more than 90% of the voting rights.Non-Authorised Person Party and explain all the steps which are being taken to protect the any person or persons for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or CLC body acts in the provision of Regulated Services; this may also include a person or persons who may seek the provision of Regulated Services. Client also includes any person for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or Body acts in the provision of Regulated Activities (and may also include a person who may seek the provision of Regulated Activities).client’s position.

Acting for the Lender

  1. You do not give the unqualified agent additional assistance in a way which might establish a arrangers or sellers of insurance products regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.Authorised Person/any person or persons for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or CLC body acts in the provision of Regulated Services; this may also include a person or persons who may seek the provision of Regulated Services. Client also includes any person for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or Body acts in the provision of Regulated Activities (and may also include a person who may seek the provision of Regulated Activities).client relationship either with the as set out at s.111 of 2007 Act, a person who is not: 1. an Authorised Person in relation to an activity that constitutes a reserved legal activity 2. a registered foreign lawyer (within the meaning of s.89 of the 1990 Act) 3. a person entitled to pursue professional activities under a professional title to which the Directive applies, in a state to which the irective applies (other than the title of barrister or solicitor in England and Wales) 4. a body that provides professional services, such as provided by persons within (a) or lawyers of other jurisdictions, and all the Managers of which, and all the persons with an interest in which – (i) are within (a) to (c), or (ii) are bodies in which persons within (a) to (c) are entitled to exercise, or control the exercise of, more than 90% of the voting rights.Non-Authorised Person or with the borrower, or leave you open to a negligence under the Professional Indemnity Insurance Code and Operating Framework and Compensation Fund Operating Framework, unless otherwise stated, this means a request of payment due under the terms of a professional indemnity insurance policy (including the CLC’s Master Policy) or the CLC’s Compensation Fund.claim either from your lender any person or persons for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or CLC body acts in the provision of Regulated Services; this may also include a person or persons who may seek the provision of Regulated Services. Client also includes any person for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or Body acts in the provision of Regulated Activities (and may also include a person who may seek the provision of Regulated Activities).client or from the borrower.
  2. You comply with s. 69 Law of Property Act 1925, by allowing mortgage advances to be paid only to those properly entitled to receive them.
  3. You ensure that on completion, any payments are sent to a named an institution, body, financial intermediary, or financial institution which has permission under Part 4 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 to accept deposits.bank or building society account held by you, an a person authorised by an Approved Regulator to carry on reserved legal activities e.g:
    a Licensed
    Conveyancer;
    a Solicitor;
    a Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives.
    Authorised Person(s)/Parties
    , licensed body or their any person or persons for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or CLC body acts in the provision of Regulated Services; this may also include a person or persons who may seek the provision of Regulated Services. Client also includes any person for whom a Licensed Conveyancer or Body acts in the provision of Regulated Activities (and may also include a person who may seek the provision of Regulated Activities).clients, and not to some intermediate party.

Should you require many of our regulatory Codes are underpinned by guidance which identify considerations to be borne in mind when seeking to deliver the identified outcomes; the guidance provided is not mandatoryguidance on how to meet your responsibilities under this Code, please see the the Council for Licensed Conveyancers established under s.12 of the 1985 Act.CLC’s Dealing with as set out at s.111 of 2007 Act, a person who is not: (1) an Authorised Person in relation to an activity that constitutes a reserved legal activity (2) a registered foreign lawyer (within the meaning of s.89 of the 1990 Act) (3) a person entitled to pursue professional activities under a professional title to which the Directive applies, in a state to which the Directive applies (other than the title of barrister or solicitor in England and Wales) (4) a body that provides professional services, such as provided by persons within (a) or lawyers of other jurisdictions, and all the Managers of which, and all the persons with an interest in which – (i) are within (a) to (c), or (ii) are bodies in which persons within (a) to (c) are entitled to exercise, or control the exercise of, more than 90% of the voting rights.Non-Authorised Persons (third parties) many of our regulatory Codes are underpinned by guidance which identify considerations to be borne in mind when seeking to deliver the identified outcomes; the guidance provided is not mandatoryGuidance.