p. 1766. Conflicts of interests
- Jonathan HerringJonathan HerringProfessor in Law at Exeter College, University of Oxford
Abstract
This chapter discusses the ‘conflicts of interest’ principle. It explains the principles that underpin the no-conflict rule. It consider the obligations under the professional codes of conduct for the rule. The chapter also explores the ethical basis for the principle and exceptions to it. The chapter looks too at some of the case law on how lawyers should avoid conflicts of interest.
