With the expansion of obligations to new professional sectors and industries in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (AML/CTF Act), legal practitioners are…
By Carol Prasad - 7 min read
Failing to recognise conflicts, whether they are conflicts between the client’s interests and the lawyer’s, or conflicts between the duties owed to current or former…
By Glenda Carry - 4 min read
Operating a law practice effectively and providing quality legal services requires more than just knowing the law.
By Katherine Lau - 8 min read
Lawyer wellbeing has been a particular focus for the Law Society this year.
By Paul Monaghan and Elli Balafas - 4 min read
This article is the first in a two-part series designed to provide an overview of file ownership.
By Dora Chan and Carol Prasad - 5 min read
Solicitor Members, Life Members, and ILP Members of the Law Society of NSW engaging in private legal practice are eligible to participate in the Scheme.
By Aren Pedersen - 2 min read
This service has been developed in response to the demands and stresses faced by many practitioners within the legal profession.
By External Intervention Team - 3 min read
This article provides a high-level overview of the upcoming AML reforms and obligations for lawyers.
By Carol Prasad - 5 min read
A key part of the client engagement process involves checking that the person instructing has the capacity and authority to provide those instructions.
By Jen McMillan - 3 min read
How lawyers can avoid any integrity compromises over the Christmas season
By Paul Monaghan - 3 min read
How the recent case of Hua Nan Trading provides insight into NCAT’s procedural operations.
By Matthew Lo and Jess Zhang - 6 min read
A recent case of the NSW Supreme Court provides hope for solicitors who do not (or are unable to) apply for costs assessment within the…
By Dora Chan - 6 min read
A summary of interstate decisions involving solicitors.
By Professional Standards Department - 2 min read