7Debt collection or mercantile agencies

#### 7 Debt collection or mercantile agencies 7 Debt collection or mercantile agencies > > 7.1 A solicitor must not allow the solicitor’s business name or stationery to be used by a debt collection or mercantile agent in a manner that is likely to mislead the public. > > > 7.2 A solicitor who receives, from a debt collection or mercantile agent, instructions to act for a client, must ensure that: > > > > > 7.2.1 the solicitor’s relationship to the agent is fully disclosed in writing to the client, and > > > > > 7.2.2 the information required to be disclosed to the client by any relevant legislation and these Rules is communicated to the client, and > > > > > 7.2.3 the solicitor maintains direct control and supervision of any proceedings or correspondence on behalf of the client, and > > > > > 7.2.4 any money recovered on behalf of the client is accounted for by the solicitor.