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  22. LCRO 42/2022 QA v Kennelly (19 April 2023) [PDF, 232 KB]

    Complaint / Committee found unsatisfactory conduct / Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006, s4, s12 / Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008, r3, r3.4, r3.5, r5, r6 / HELD / lawyer’s argument that his role was limited to explaining terms to his client is invalid / a lawyer has a duty to be proactive in offering advice / lawyer failed to recognise who his was acting for / clear obligation to tender advice about the implications and deficiencies in an agreement / lawyer breached his duty to protect and promote interests of his client / fine imposed by Committee increased / Committees decision confirmed / section 211(a)
  23. LCRO 146/2022 RK v ZW (14 April 2023) [PDF, 361 KB]

    Review / Committee found unsatisfactory conduct / Conduct and Client Care Rules 2008, r10.9, r13.1 / lawyer bullied complainant, used complaints process to cause distress, and made misleading submission / HELD / preliminary matters / fresh evidence admitted / conduct could have been referred to LCDT, but can be appropriately marked by increasing penalty / Committee’s fine inadequate given seriousness of conduct / Committee overemphasized significance of remorse / prolonged, repeated harassment / Committee’s decision modified to increase fine to $10,000 / Committee’s decision otherwise confirmed / section 211(a)