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Author: Anthony C Hughes-Johnson KC
Published: 12 September 2019
Pages: 20

Introduction

This paper addresses a number of strata law ethical issues from the perspective of the law as it stands in New Zealand.

I commence this paper by referring to the relevant rules of professional conduct which govern the provision of legal services where there is, or is the potential for, a conflict of interest.

I follow this with a brief discussion of significant cases which have been decided in the New Zealand context which guide the response to the questions which are addressed later in this paper.

Thereafter I provide answers to a number of questions concerning ethical issues which can be expected to arise in strata legal matters from a New Zealand perspective.

Content outline

• Ethical issues from a New Zealand perspective
• Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008
• The New Zealand case law
• The particular questions
• Concluding comment/review of the Unit Titles Act 2010