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3.19

Further, it is proposed that if a firm practises as a foreign law firm without first obtaining permission under the proposed new provisions of the Ordinance, any partner of the firm will commit an offence and be liable to a fine of $50,000.

3.20

If a solicitor takes into partnership a foreign lawyer or employs a foreign lawyer to practise foreign law who has not first been admitted under the proposed new provisions of the Ordinance, the solicitor and any partner in the firm will commit a disciplinary offence.

Rule Making Powers

3.21

It is proposed that provision be made for rules to be made by the Chief Justice governing the admission of foreign lawyers and the granting of permission to foreign

Specifically the rules should - law firms to practise.

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

include a reference to the new section providing for the admission of foreign lawyers;

make provision for regulating the manner in which applications for permission to practise as a foreign law firm are to be made and the forms to be used for this purpose;

provide for admission of foreign lawyers and for the granting of permission to practise as a foreign law firm;

provide for the duties of the Registrar in relation to permission and registration;

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