Article 9 Loss by client of right to certification
A client may not require a solicitor to obtain a remuneration certificate:—
(a)
after a bill has been delivered and paid by the client, other than by deduction;
(b)
where a bill has been delivered, after the expiry of one month from the date on which the client was informed in writing of the matters specified in article 8 or from delivery of the bill if later;
(c)
after the solicitor and client have entered into a non-contentious business agreement in accordance with the provisions of section 57 of the Solicitors Act 1974;
(d)
after a court has ordered the bill to be taxed;
(e)
if article 11(2) applies.