VOI Flowchart: Capacity, authority and identity

LPLC regularly receives notifications where failing to correctly deal with GST issues gives rise to a claim. The mistakes come about for a variety of reasons, often because the right information is not obtained from the parties about GST registration status or because of a lack of understanding of how the GST rules apply.

Choosing the right client is essential risk management, particularly in litigation where you need cooperation from clients to meet deadlines and clients need to listen to and have confidence in your advice at crucial stages along the way.

Increasing mobility of practitioners within the legal profession can expose firms to higher risk.