Question of ethics


Should I be a police informant?

15 April 2010

This week’s SRA Question of Ethics looks at what you should do if a client leaves you with an item which you think would be relevant to a police investigation. Should you had it over to the police?


Champagne moment

29 March 2010

I successfully completed a complex commercial matter for an established wealthy client involving significant sums of money. By way of thanks, the client has just delivered to me a crate of champagne, which I estimate cost him in the region of £500. Can I accept it?


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