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LEGAL PROFESSION UNIFORM LEGAL PRACTICE (SOLICITORS) RULES 2015 - REG 7
Debt collection or mercantile agencies
7 Debt collection or mercantile agencies
7.1 A solicitor must not allow the solicitor's business name or stationery to
be used by a debt collection or mercantile agent in a manner that is likely to
mislead the public.
7.2 A solicitor who receives, from a debt collection or
mercantile agent, instructions to act for a client, must ensure that: 7.2.1
the solicitor's relationship to the agent is fully disclosed in writing to the
client, and
7.2.2 the information required to be disclosed to the client by
any relevant legislation and these Rules is communicated to the client, and
7.2.3 the solicitor maintains direct control and supervision of any
proceedings or correspondence on behalf of the client, and
7.2.4 any money
recovered on behalf of the client is accounted for by the solicitor.
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