| Restrictions | OK |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Employment Relations Authority - Auckland |
| Reference No | [2014] NZERA Auckland 114 |
| Determination date | 31 March 2014 |
| Member | T G Tetitaha |
| Representation | B Denham (in person) ; A Holgate |
| Parties | Debham v Selmes |
| Summary | PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE - Whether Authority should direct that counsel for respondent (H") cease to act - Alleged conflict of interest - H's former instructing solicitor acted for applicant previously" |
| Abstract | AUTHORITY FOUND -;PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE: Applicant consented to H continuing to act. Change of instructing solicitor removed any apparent breach of Rules of Conduct and Client Care. H did not act for applicant at any stage and no evidence former instructing solicitor disclosed any information about applicant to H. H able to continue to act for respondent. |
| Result | Application dismissed ; No order for costs |
| Main Category | Practice & Procedure |
| Statutes | ERA s160(1)(f);Lawyers and Conveyancers Act (Lawyers: Conduct and Client Care) Rules 2008 r6.1 |
| Number of Pages | 2 |
| PDF File Link: | 2014_NZERA_Auckland_114.pdf [pdf 123 KB] |