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Section 25, The Legal Practitioners Act, 2000 THE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS (C ODE OF C ONDUCT) R ULES , 2010

Status not yet checkedThe Legal Practitioners Act, 2000 THE LEGAL PRACTITIONERS (C ODE OF C ONDUCT) R ULES , 2010, Sierra Leone

(1) A legal practitioner shall at all times ensure that hispractice is efficiently and properly administered and shall, in particular take all reasonable and practicable steps to ensure that professional engagements are fulfilled or that early notice is given if they cannot be fulfilled. (2) In the interest of the efficient administration of justice and respect for the Court, a legal practitioner shall use his best endeavours always to be punctual. (3) A legal practitioner who is the head of chambers is responsible for ensuring– (a) that the chambers are administered competently and efficiently; (b) that the affairs of the chambers are conducted in a manner which is fair and equitable for all members and pupils. Conflict of interest between clients. connection with client. connection with court. likely to be witness. Briefs or instructions beyond legal competence Inability to undertake a brief etc. C. I. No. 25 of 2007. 10 11 Management of legal practice. (4) All other members shall use their best endeavours to achieve these objects. PART VII–DELEGATION OF WORK AND REMUNERATION

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