Saraswat v Chase-Seymour [2012] NZIACDT 83 (18 October 2012) [pdf, 80 KB]
...receive a caution, and censure. [9] In terms of the gravity of the complaint, Ms Chase-Seymour’s failure to have a written agreement is a fundamental failing in terms of client engagement. [10] Ms Chase-Seymour misunderstood that regardless of the relationship she intended to have in place, and regardless of whether Mr Saraswat was willing/agreeable to pay, the relationship was not put on the correct footing. 3 [11] However, I am willing to accept Ms Chase-Seymour ma...