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Owning a separate business, updated guidance.

12 April 2022

Some solicitors own separate businesses, offering a one-stop shop for clients who need other professional services.

We have recently updated our guidance explaining your obligations under our codes and principles when linked with a separate business. This guidance covers issues such as:

• the information requirements appropriate to clients of an unauthorised business and obtaining a clients informed consent
• Examples of situations involving separate business
• Conflicts of interest and confidentiality involving separate businesses
• Dividing or allowing a matter to be divided