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In brief: With limited exemptions, Part 3, Division 11 of the Law Society Rules applies when you are retained by a new or existing client to provide legal services.
Rules - Application and your general obligation to know your client, understand the client’s financial dealings in relation to your retainer and to manage risks: Law Society Rule 3-99 (1.1).
Practice Resource - See New client verification and source of money requirements, Winter 2019 Benchers’ Bulletin (p.13) for an overview. (Note the changes to Law Society Rules 3-102 and 3-104 made on March 8, 2024 that affect limited parts of this resource.)
Practice Resource - Anti-Money Laundering Webinar: See in particular 43:00 and 51:00.
Code - Confirm to the client in writing if you require a money retainer before providing services: BC Code rule 3.6-9.
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