In re A Firm of Solicitors (No 2)

Hearings

England & Wales

04 May 1995 [1997] Ch 1; [1996] 3 WLR 16; [1995] 3 All ER 482, Ch D

Subject Matter

SOLICITOR — Fiduciary relationship with client — Confidential information — Plaintiffs retaining firm of solicitors to act in patent litigation — Defendant partner in firm but not involved in litigation — Defendant joining new firm — New firm subsequently instructed to act for plaintiffs' opponents — Whether defendant in possession of relevant confidential information — Burden of proof — Whether defendant to be restrained from acting

[1997] Ch 1; [1996] 3 WLR 16; [1995] 3 All ER 482, Ch D

Commentary

Blackstones Civil Practice 2023
Conflicts between Clients - No-conflict rule 21.7

Conflicts between Clients - Staff moving to new firms 21.10