34Responsibilities of principals

34 Responsibilities of principals

34 Responsibilities of principals

(1) Each principal of a law practice is responsible for ensuring that reasonable steps are taken to ensure that—

(a) all legal practitioner associates of the law practice comply with their obligations under this Law and the Uniform Rules and their other professional obligations; and

(b) the legal services provided by the law practice are provided in accordance with this Law, the Uniform Rules and other professional obligations.

(2) A failure to uphold that responsibility is capable of constituting unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct.