Case notes Decision shows importance of formality Practitioner failed to attend three hearings and used informal language in court communications. Sarah Millar
Case notes No real risk of disclosure The wife had previously attended a law firm for an initial consultation, before that firm was retained by the husband. Sarah Millar
In practice Case shows client must be identified The practitioner was found to have engaged in two counts of professional misconduct which arose from his failure to identify who his client was in the preparation of an EPOA. Sarah Millar
Case notes The importance of being courteous The conduct was peppered with personal attacks and views in relation to a person who the respondent knew was vulnerable. Sarah Millar
In practice $1.7m awarded against barrister, firm The substantive proceedings involved a property dispute between a former husband and wife. Sarah Millar
Case notes Barrister sexually harassed assistants A finding of unsatisfactory professional conduct was made for each complaint. Sarah Millar