Singapore legislation

Regulation 24

of Legal Profession (Professional Conduct) Rules 2015

Regulation 24

Purchases from client

Subregulation 1

Subject to the law on fiduciary relationships, a legal practitioner or law practice may purchase goods and assets from a client of the legal practitioner or law practice only if the purchase is at the prevailing market price or at such price as is reasonable.

Subregulation 2

Where practicable, the legal practitioner or law practice must obtain an independent valuation of the goods and assets.