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.
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.