RELATIONS WITH THE PUBLIC

ACCESS TO SERVICES

(1) A basic principle of the professional responsibility of the lawyer is that every person in the society should have ready access to the independent professional services of a lawyer of integrity and competence.

REFERRAL FEES

(1) The lawyer shall not demand or accept from another lawyer or any other person a fee, commission or any other remuneration for referring or recommending a client.

(2) The lawyer shall not pay anyone a fee, commission or any other remuneration as a consideration for referring a client to himself.