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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

Best practice protocol for the conduct of legal practices and solicitors leaving firms or incorporated legal practices

Handing over files – Tripartite agreement July 2006

Instructions for completing the tripartite agreement

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

Guidance on ethical issues for government solicitors

Information barriers

Information barrier guidelines - March 2006

Search warrants

Execution of search warrants on lawyers' premises – Law Council and Australian Federal Police

Execution of search warrant on lawyers’ premises – Law Society of New South Wales and the Commissioner of Police of New South Wales

Self-represented parties

Guidelines for solicitors dealing with self-represented parties