Dispute Resolution

A client wants to make a professional negligence claim against their former solicitor. The client's current solicitor sends a letter of claim as per the Professional Negligence Pre-Action Protocol. The former solicitor offers to engage in alternative dispute resolution, but the client rejects the offer and instead instructs the current solicitor to initiate proceedings before the end of the protocol period.

What are the likely consequences of the client failing to follow the pre-action protocol?

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