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Part 3 · Rules Applicable to Practice of Singapore Law and Practice in Singapore Courts

24. Purchases from client

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(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.

(2)

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

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.

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Part 4

Rules Applicable to Management and Operation of Law Practices

Part 5

Rules Applicable to Touting and Publicity

Part 5A

Rules Applicable to Third-Party Funding

Part 6

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