Occasionally, the client asks us about the confidentiality
of their matter. In our firm, we believe that it is crucial that
our clients understand that every aspect of their affairs are kept strictly
confidential from those who do not work in our office. This
rule applies to all types of files, be it matrimionial, business or
even a simple real estate transaction.
This means that no information, including a client's name, is disclosed
to any of our other clients, or to any member of the public
or relatives and friends of our lawyers or employees. This includes
a prohibition concerning any fact scenario or business plan.
These rules are absolute and can not be relaxed without first obtaining
a client's permission.
We consider the above noted firm policy to based on respect for the
affairs of our clients and common sense. However, we as a law
firm must also obey the established rule of our Law Society.
Chapter 7 of The Rule of the Code of Conduct of
the Law Society of Alberta contains a rule concerning confidentiality
that we must adhere to as a law firm. Similarly, the Law Society of British Columbia’s Code of Conduct contains Provision 3.3.
