LCRO 148/2020 PV v GY (31 May 2021) [pdf, 269 KB]
...lawyer must not act for more than one client on a matter in any circumstances where there is a more than negligible risk that the lawyer may be unable to discharge the obligations owed to one or more of the clients. [59] Consistent with the consumer protection purposes of the Act and a lawyers’ fundamental obligation to protect clients’ interests, r 6 requires that: 4 In acting for a client, a lawyer must, within the bounds of the law and [the rules], protect and promote the in...