# The Court of Protection Rules 2007, Rule 162: Employment of a solicitor by two or more persons


Where two or more persons having the same interest in relation to a matter act in relation to the proceedings by separate legal representatives, they shall not be permitted more than one set of costs of the representation unless and to the extent that the court certifies that the circumstances justify separate representation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1744/rule/162 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/court-of-protection-rules-2007/rule-162
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