Source: This article is translated and adapted from “Conflict Issues,” an English article written by our colleague at the Bar, Isaac Douglas of Counsel. The original appeared in the member contributions section of Roundtable, Autumn 2026.
This article was written by Melinda Gao Principal Solicitor at W & G Lawyers.
In family law and other litigation matters, it is not uncommon for clients to change law firms. However, when a lawyer moves from one firm to another — particularly where that lawyer has previously had access to the opposing party’s case materials — whether the new firm may continue to act for its existing client often raises serious conflict-of-interest questions.
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