Understand the essential principles of ethical legal practice, with expert guidance on managing conflicts of interest, ensuring confidentiality, and handling disclosures meticulously. Equip yourself to uphold professional standards and sustain client trust while adhering to best practices and regulatory requirements crucial for effective compliance.
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SRA Code of Conduct for individuals and firmsThis Practice Note provides guidance on the SRA Codes of Conduct, contained in the SRA Standards and...
Duties of confidentiality and disclosure 2019The protection of confidential information is a fundamental feature of the solicitor-client relationship...
Conflicts of interest 2019Conflicts of interest can cause difficult and serious problems for solicitors and law firms, both from a compliance point of...
Working with foreign lawyers—the Registered Foreign Lawyer (RFL) regimeThe Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) operates a registration regime for...
Is there a conflict of interest if a firm acts for both the husband and wife as the transferor and the wife as transferee on a transfer of property? Is there any authority for this?Client conflicts of interest are fact sensitive. The starting point is that it is for you to decide on a case-by-case
Conflicts of interest—law firms and solicitorsConflicts of interest can cause difficult and serious problems for solicitors and law firms, both from a compliance point of view and in your client relationships. If a conflict of interest arises, or there is a risk of one arising in the course of your
Client conflicts in conveyancing or property matters—when can you act?There are two types of conflict: own interest conflicts (sometimes called solicitor-client conflicts) and client conflicts of interest. This Practice Note explains when you can act if there is or may be a client conflict of
Client conflicts in criminal matters—when can you act?There are two types of conflict: own interest conflicts and client conflicts of interest. This Practice Note explains when you can act if there is or may be a conflict of interests between two or more clients in a criminal matter. For the wider
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