Protocols and guidelines
The Law Society has produced a series of protocol and guidelines to assist solicitors in a range of complex areas. These protocols and guidelines are advisory only and not binding on solicitors.
Change of solicitor
Handing over files – Tripartite Deed (March 2011)
Childrens law
Representation principles for children's lawyers
Client capacity
When a client's capacity is in doubt – A practical guide for solicitors
Guidelines for solicitors preparing an enduring power of attorney
Client capacity guidelines: civil and family law matters
Commercial arrangements
Commercial Arrangements Involving Solicitors’ use of Location and/or Premises to Obtain Work
Domestic violence and criminal law
Guidelines for contact with the complainant in apprehended domestic violence and criminal matters
Elder law
Guidelines for solicitors preparing an enduring power of attorney
Government solicitors
A Guide to Ethical Issues for Government Lawyers – 2nd Edition 2010
Information barriers
Information barrier guidelines – March 2006
Search warrants
Execution of search warrants on lawyers' premises – Law Council and Australian Federal Police
Self-represented parties
Guidelines for solicitors dealing with self-represented parties
CONTACT
- Ethics Unit
- Law Society of NSW
- Level 7, 170 Phillip Street
- Sydney NSW 2000
- DX 362 Sydney
- T: (02) 9926 0114
- F: (02) 9221 5804
- E: ethics@lawsociety.com.au
