300Initiation and prosecution of proceedings in designated tribunal

300 Initiation and prosecution of proceedings in designated tribunal

300 Initiation and prosecution of proceedings in designated tribunal

(1) The designated local regulatory authority may initiate and prosecute proceedings against a respondent lawyer in the designated tribunal if the designated local regulatory authority is of the opinion that—

(a) the alleged conduct may amount to unsatisfactory professional conduct that would be more appropriately dealt with by the designated tribunal; or

(b) the alleged conduct may amount to professional misconduct.

(2) As soon as practicable after deciding to initiate proceedings under this section, the designated local regulatory authority must give the complainant and the respondent to the complaint written notice of the decision.