Regulation 16 (1) of the Legal Profession (Accounts and Records) Regulations 1999 requires every attorney-at-law to deliver an accountant’s report to the Council for each year unless he or she files a declaration which satisfies the Council that it is unnecessary or impractical for him or her to do so.

Council has established a committee with particular responsibilities regarding this regulation. The Committee’s functions include:

1. Maintaining an accurate register showing the status of the accounting reports of attorneys.
2. Making recommendations with a view to improving the format and accuracy of the register.
3. Making recommendations with a view to improving compliance with the relevant regulations.

Members of the committee include:

• Ms. Hilary Reid (Committee Chair)
• Mrs. Marlene Aldred
• Mr. Richard Ayoub
• Mr. Dave Garcia
• Mr. Patrick McDonald
• Mrs. Janet Morrison
• Mr. Walter Scott, K.C.
• Mrs. Audrey Welds
• Mr. Ian Wilkinson

The Committee may be contacted at accountingreports@generallegalcouncil.org. Comments are invited below.

Accounts & Records Forms

• 1st Schedule – Declaration by Attorney
• 2nd Schedule – Accountant’s Report
• 3rd Schedule – Application for Exemption
• 4th Schedule – Notice by Accountant
• Application for Extension Form

Other GLC committees:

• Advertising Regulatory Committee
• Information Technology
• Proceeds of Crime Act
• Protection of Clients’ Assets
• The Compensation Fund
• Finance & Accounting Committee
• Regulatory Reform
• Welfare Committee