Rule 22 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 22 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Calling at client’s house or place of business. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: A lawyer shall not…

Rule 21 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 21 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Withdrawal from employment. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer shall not abandon or withdraw from…

Rule 20 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 20 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Lawyer as witness for client. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this…

Rule 19 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 19 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Privilege and confidence of a client. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) Except as provided under paragraph…

Rule 18 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 18 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Agreement with client. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A client shall be free to choose his…

Rule 17 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 17 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Conflict of interest. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer shall, at the time of a…

Rule 16 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 16 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Representing client competently. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: A lawyer shall not—(a) handle a legal matter which…

Rule 15 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Representing client within the bounds of the law. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) In his representation…

Rule 14 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 14 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Dedication and devotion to the cause of the client. It is under Part II (Relation with Clients) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A lawyer…

Rule 13 Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners Rule 13 of the Rules of Professional Conduct for Legal Practitioners (RPC) 2023 is about Notification of legal practice. It is under Part 1 (Practice as a Legal Practitioner) of Chapter 1 (Conduct) of the Rules. It provides as follows: (1) A person who commences private…