Skyline Law CorporationSurrey, BC · September 13, 2025Follow

Can two lawyers from the same firm represent opposing parties?

While dealing with legal disputes in Surrey, BC, one of the most common questions clients ask is: Can two lawyers from the same firm represent opposing parties? This question usually arises when both parties involved in a case seek legal help from a well-known local law firm. The answer is straightforward—Canadian law, and specifically the Law Society of British Columbia, prohibits such arrangements because of the risk of conflict of interest. The duty of confidentiality and loyalty to...

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