THE COURT REFUSES DEFENDANT’S APPLICATION FOR AN ORDER THAT THE CLAIMANT’S SOLICITORS CEASE TO ACT FOR HER: THERE IS NO AUTOMATIC CONFLICT AND EVIDENCE IS REQUIRED

It is not at all unusual for solicitors to move firms.  It is often the case that the new firm will be engaged in cases which involve the solicitor's previous firm.  Is the "new" firm conflicted thereafter and must it cease acting?  That is the issue considered here. “The existence of a former profe...