Conflicts of Interest in Legal Practice – The General Store Dilemma – Leo Cussen Centre for Law

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Conflicts of Interest in Legal Practice – The General Store Dilemma

Conflicts of Interest in Legal Practice – The General Store Dilemma

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When practitioners wear multiple hats, act for connected clients or hold knowledge of sensitive matters by proximity, confidentiality and client loyalty are constantly tested. The concept of ‘everyone knows everyone’ becomes a professional risk for legal practitioners.  

This seminar will delve into the legal principles governing conflicts of interest, with practical strategies for conflict management and the duties that can arise from fiduciary and confidential relationships. 

This session will discuss: 

  • Conflict of Duty vs. Conflict of Interest - Managing competing duties owed to multiple clients where matters can shift from manageable tension to an ethical breach.  
  • The ‘General Store’ Dilemma - Navigating the complexities of a multidisciplinary practice and multi-client relationships.  
  • How prior knowledge can compromise a lawyer’s ability to act even in unrelated matters, particularly when acting against former clients.  
  • Managing referral reassures, loyalty expectations and reputational management in close-knit communities.  
  • How are the Courts and Tribunals approaching conflict of interest issues, including cases of significance and lessons learnt. 


What is included:

Videos of the presentation in mp4 format.

Paper materials in pdf format.

* This Webcast does not allow WA practitioners to claim CPD points