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Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006

Miscellaneous provisions - Conditional fee agreements

335: Exclusions

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You do not have to follow the rules in Section 334 for some types of cases. These cases are criminal proceedings, proceedings under the Immigration Act 2009, or review proceedings about decisions made under the Immigration Act 2009. You also do not have to follow the rules for cases that the Family Court deals with, or for appeals from these types of cases.

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Part 11Miscellaneous provisions
Conditional fee agreements

335Exclusions

  1. Section 334 does not apply to any conditional fee agreement that relates to—

  2. criminal proceedings; or
    1. proceedings under the Immigration Act 2009; or
      1. review proceedings in respect of a statutory power of decision arising out of or under the Immigration Act 2009; or
        1. proceedings in respect of which the Family Court has jurisdiction; or
          1. appeals from, or applications for judicial review made in relation to, decisions made in any of the proceedings described in paragraphs (a) to (d).

            Notes
            • Section 335(b): amended, at 2 am on , by section 406(1) of the Immigration Act 2009 (2009 No 51).
            • Section 335(c): amended, at 2 am on , by section 406(1) of the Immigration Act 2009 (2009 No 51).
            • Section 335(d): amended, on , by section 261 of the District Court Act 2016 (2016 No 49).