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Ethics and Conduct of Lawyers in the United Kingdom, 4th Edition

Ethics and Conduct of Lawyers in the United Kingdom, 4th Edition

Author: Andrew Boon; Jennifer Levin
Publisher: Hart Publishing
ISBN: 9781509971763

Previous Edition ISBN: 9781849466691
Published In: November 2023
Format: Paperback , 454 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only
Hardback Edition ISBN: 9781509971848

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The fourth edition of this respected textbook examines the regulation and conduct of lawyers in England and Wales and addresses new developments in the field, including those in international practice, sexual misconduct, and the environment.

Focusing on the practice of, and interrelationship between, solicitors and barristers, the book provides background to current arrangements while focusing on contemporary rules of conduct, systems of regulation, and controversies.

The four main parts cover client duties, wider obligations, key contexts, and regulation. Parts one to three provide an academic introduction to the subject of lawyers' ethics. They are suitable as a core text for a semester course at undergraduate level, providing grounding for vocational training, such as the Solicitors' Qualifying Examination. Comparisons are made with conduct rules applying in other leading common law jurisdictions where relevant. These parts also explore links between the subject of ethics and the development of lawyers' practical skills. Part four applies the general principles to three elements of regulation: practice, admission, and discipline.

The approach throughout is socio-legal. While the essential law is described, relevant social science research informs consideration of issues and debates. New features of this edition are dedicated chapters on non-contentious legal work and international practice and new sections on topics such as sexual misconduct and environmental issues.

1. Introduction

Part One: Clients

2. Loyalty

3. Conflicts of Interest

4. Confidence

Part Two: Wider Responsibilities

5. Social Responsibility

6. Individual Third parties

7. Collective Third parties

Part Three: Contexts

8. Litigation

9. Business

10. International

Part Four: Regulation

11. Practice

12. Admission

13. Discipline

14. Epilogue

Andrew Boon is Professor and Head of the School of Law at the University of Westminster.
Jenny Levin was Professor of Law and founder of the Law School at the University of Wales,Swansea.

...provides clear, engaging and thought provoking consideration of the law and the relevant principles...Each section is superbly written and well-researched meaning the reader can quickly undertake their own independent research...All legal practitioners or anyone aspiring to practise law should seriously consider buying The Ethics and Conduct of Lawyers in England and Wales. It makes what is often a dry and boring subject engaging and thought-provoking. It is also extremely well-written meaning that complex principles are easily explained, commonly by reference to their contextual background. Its price, at a little over 30, also means it provides excellent value for money.
Student Law Journal
27 September 2008

No finer guide is available...
A.G. Noorani
Economic and Political Weekly
October 2008