# The Damages-Based Agreements Regulations 2010, Regulation 7: Termination of an agreement


(1) If a damages-based agreement is terminated, the representative may charge the client no more than their costs and expenses for the work undertaken in respect of the client’s claim or proceedings.
(2) The client may not terminate the agreement—
(a) after liability has been admitted;
(b) settlement has been agreed; or
(c) within seven days before the start of the tribunal hearing.
(3) The representative may not terminate the agreement and charge costs unless the client has behaved or is behaving unreasonably.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2010/9780111491669/regulation/7 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-damages-based-agreements-regulations-2010-ukdsi-2010-9780111491669/regulation-7
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