(1)  A record maintained under regulation 24 is, so far as it relates to particular information, to be kept by the law practice for a period of 7 years after finalisation of the matter to which the record relates.

(2)  Any other record or information required by this Part to be kept by a law practice is to be kept for a period of 7 years after finalisation of the matter to which the record relates.

(3)  This regulation does not apply to records to which regulation 30 , regulation 44 or regulation 55 applies.