Relations with other persons

This section contains Rules 34 and 35.
34. Dealing with other persons
    1. A solicitor must not in any action or communication associated with representing a client:
      1. make any statement which grossly exceeds the legitimate assertion of the rights or entitlements of the solicitor's client, and which misleads or intimidates the other person;
      2. threaten the institution of criminal or disciplinary proceedings against the other person if a civil liability to the solicitor's client is not satisfied; or
      3. use tactics that go beyond legitimate advocacy and which are primarily designed to embarrass or frustrate another person.
    2. In the conduct or promotion of a solicitor's practice, the solicitor must not seek instructions for the provision of legal services in a manner likely to oppress or harass a person who, by reason of some recent trauma or injury, or other circumstances, is, or might reasonably be expected to be, at a significant disadvantage in dealing with the solicitor at the time when the instructions are sought.

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35. Contracting with third parties
    1. If a solicitor instructs a third party on behalf of the client, and the solicitor is not intending to accept personal liability for payment of the third party’s fees, the solicitor must advise the third party in advance.