In order to obtain an order restricting the ability of a firm of solicitors to act against a former client for a conflict of interest, the applicant had to show a reasonable apprehension of potential conflict on the part of the former client and not a ‘mere theoretical possibility.’ The facts of the particular case must be analysed.
Judges:
Pumfrey J
Citations:
[2000] 1 BCLC 272
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Marks and Spencer Group Plc and Another v Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer CA 3-Jun-2004
The defendant firm of solicitors sought leave to appeal against an injunction requiring them not to act for a client in making a bid to take over the business of the claimant, a former client of the firm.
Held: Leave was refused. The appeal . .
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Updated: 24 November 2022; Ref: scu.200433