New South Wales Consolidated Acts

LEGAL PROFESSION UNIFORM LAW (NSW) - SECT 34

34 Responsibilities of principals

(1) Each principal of a law practice is responsible for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to ensure that--

(a) all legal practitioner associates of the law practice comply with their obligations under this Law and the Uniform Rules and their other professional obligations; and

(b) the legal services provided by the law practice are provided in accordance with this Law, the Uniform Rules and other professional obligations.

(2) A failure to uphold that responsibility is capable of constituting unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct.