63When does a matter have a substantial connection with this jurisdiction?

63 When does a matter have a substantial connection with this jurisdiction?

For the purposes of section 289 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 a natural person and is resident in this jurisdiction;

(b) the client is a body corporate and –

(i) the client carries on its business activities principally in this jurisdiction; or

(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.