Representing co-offenders: fraught with danger, but not forbidden
The High Court tackles a recurring dilemma in criminal practice: when can one lawyer safely represent two clients facing sentence together?
Solicitors’ duties: Avoiding conflicts of interest
Although it may be tempting to act for both sides of a transaction, conflict of interest may arise and the consequences may include disciplinary action.
Ethics must be part of your trust account’s DNA
Regulatory and compliance solicitor, FRANCES MOFFITT, reminds us how falsehoods involving trust money can bring the whole profession into disrepute.
Conflict of interest – do you have a conflict check procedure system?
FRANCES MOFFITT explores a useful tool to protect against conflict of interest and personal bias.
Characters in conflict: how well do you know your former clients?
Conflict is not limited to obtaining pieces or categories of confidential information. It can include familiarity with a party’s strengths and vulnerabilities – its ‘litigious…
Can a lawyer act contrary to a former client’s interests?
One of the key considerations is whether the law firm has established an effective ‘information barrier’ to prevent the disclosure or misuse of the former…
Family law: December 2015
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Ethical dilemma FAQs: October 2014
The Ethics Committee and Department of the Law Society provides guidance on ethical issues to all practitioners.