Robin Potts QC opinion on financial assistance and the payments of legal and other advisory fees.

Members should note that this opinion is being made available with the permission of Mr Potts on the basis that members should not rely upon it in any particular situation. Neither Mr Potts, the BVCA nor any members of the Legal and Technical Committee accept any liability to members or third parties in relation to the matters which are covered by counsel's opinion. It will always be necessary to seek specific legal advice in any particular situation.

Published July 2003