COUNSEL & SOLICITOR:
For the respondent – Lim Kian Leong; M/s Lim Kian Leong & Co
High Court
LEGAL PROFESSION: Practice and etiquette – Acceptance of brief – Conflict of interest – Firm had previously advised respondent company – Confidentiality – Embarrassment – Whether embarrassed – Professional independence – Whether an issue – Companies Act 1965, s. 221(2)(f) – Legal Profession (Practice and Etiquette) Rules 1978, rr. 3 & 5