New South Wales Consolidated Regulations

LEGAL PROFESSION UNIFORM LEGAL PRACTICE (SOLICITORS) RULES 2015 - REG 7

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.