Geldenhuys v C Yap [2013] NZIACDT 27 (12 April 2013) [pdf, 207 KB]
...in the ways Ms Geldenhuys’ fees were. [142] The Code (clause 8) requires that fees are fair and reasonable. There are also disclosure requirements. [143] Ms Yap was based in New Zealand offering services to persons located in New Zealand and offshore through internet contact. Ms Yap has suggested that her practice has costs in South Africa; however she provided no evidence of what those costs were. Further, it is not “in line with industry standards” to charge clients more bas...