LEGAL PROFESSION REGULATIONS 2007
80AWhen does matter have substantial connection with this
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80A When does matter have substantial connection with this For Part 3.3 of the Act, a matter involving a client of a law practice has a substantial connection with this jurisdiction in any of the following circumstances: (a) the client is an individual resident in this jurisdiction; (b) the client is a body corporate and either of the following applies: (i) the client carries on its business activities principally in this jurisdiction; (ii) the legal services provided or to be provided relate principally to business activities carried on by the client in this jurisdiction; (c) the law practice, or the associate of the practice who is principally involved in the matter, engages in legal practice principally in this jurisdiction; (d) the legal services provided, or to be provided, relate to this jurisdiction, including, for example, legal services provided or to be provided for or in connection with: (i) the conveyance or transfer of real property located in this jurisdiction; or (ii) court proceedings in this jurisdiction.