Abstract
This chapter discusses the ‘conflicts of interest’ principle. It explains the principles that underpin the no conflict rule. While generally lawyers are required to avoid being in a position in which there is a conflict between their own interests and the interest of a client, or indeed between the interests of two clients, sometimes this is unavoidable. The chapter 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.
