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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 - Client Identification and Verification - Top 10 Tips
Practice Resource - Risk Assessment and Compliance (December 2023)
Practice Resource - Anti-Money Laundering Webinar 2024 at 52:34
Practice Resource - Client Identification, Verification and Source of Money Checklist
Practice Resource - Client ID & Verification - Frequently asked questions
Practice Resource - New client verification and source of money requirements, Winter 2019 Benchers’ Bulletin (p.13) (Note the changes to Law Society Rules 3-102 and 3-104 made on March 8, 2024 that affect limited parts of this overview.)
Practice Resource - Client ID & Verification resources web page
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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