In Northern Ireland Can two solicitors from the same company act for a commercial landlord and tenant?
2007-06-28 20:01:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The answer is simple.
They absolutely and undeniably CANNOT, unless both sides agree in writing that it can happen (and I can't believe they would).
It creates an irresolvable conflict of interest.
A small point, solicitors acting together are a firm (partnership) or an LLP (limited liability partnership). They can't be limited companies.
2007-06-28 23:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by JZD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure whether this is actually illegal - but certainly unethical and therefore I would suggest, that since this has apparently caused a problem for you (which is why I presume you have asked this question) then a formal complaint to the Law Society may produce some results for you
2007-06-28 20:35:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wouldn't have thought it was ethical what if there is a conflict of interest
2007-06-28 20:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, well certainly here in the UK they can.
2007-06-28 20:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋