LCRO 150/2017 UG v WN [pdf, 275 KB]
...client, particulars of any information barrier must be disclosed to the former client prior to the lawyer commencing to act for the new client”. The rule ensures that the former client has notice that his or her lawyer (or former lawyer) has been requested to act against the former client, and provide an opportunity for the former client to object. (2) Confidential information held [46] The information about Mr WN held by the firm as a consequence of Ms UG having acted for him fi...