[2018] NZLCDT 4 Auckland Standards Committee 3 v Ellis [pdf, 398 KB]
...stated under cross-examination: “… I really don’t know when he put his lawyer’s hat on, when he take it off. I can’t tell.”16 [29] H L stated that when Mr Ellis referred to having a conflict of interest, it was for the purpose of “protecting himself”, rather than of assisting her.17 She was not sufficiently informed of what was occurring to understand the risks to her or her company. “Not 100% sure. I know the lawyer tried to protect himself for that but I don...