18/03/2019
The purpose of this Guidance Statement is to outline what is considered to be ‘reasonable supervision’ under the Australian Solicitors Conduct Rules 2012 (‘ASCR’) and the common law. *Updated 8 June 2023
04/10/2018
This Guidance Statement considers the requirements for in-house counsel in relation to their practising certificates.
10/08/2018
When receiving cash from clients, solicitors and law practices need to be aware of their ethical obligations and those under Commonwealth Financial Reporting legislation.
10/08/2018
When receiving funds from clients, especially in cash or where there may be doubt as to whether the source of the funds are legitimate, solicitors and law practices need to be aware of their ethical obligations and those under anti-money laundering and proceeds of crime legislation.
06/07/2018
This Guidance Statement considers conflicts of interest regarding multiple co-accused in criminal proceedings.
09/03/2018
Guidance Statement No. 11 - Financial reporting, proceeds of crime compliance and Anti-Money Laundering issued on 23 February 2018 has been withdrawn and re-issued as two separate guidance statements in GS 13 and 14.
31/01/2018
This Guidance Statement seeks to address an attorney's right to remuneration and conflicts that arise when acting as both a solicitor and an attorney.
11/12/2017
This Guidance Statement outlines the ethical positions and principles which solicitors should be aware of when dealing with SRLs, as well as to provide suggested approaches to some commonly encountered issues. *Updated 18 September 2023
31/08/2017
When is a client or solicitor entitled to terminate a retainer? How should a retainer be terminated? What are the duties of the solicitor on termination of a retainer? *Updated 18 July 2023
08/06/2017
This Guidance Statement is concerned specifically with ‘limited scope representation' in the dispute resolution context.