Nagle, Peter Richard

Allegation / charges

<p><br></p><p>1. Borrowed money from his client - breach r 47 of the of NSW Barristers’ Rules 2014</p><p>2. Failed to disclose to his client all matters required to be disclosed in the case of a direct access retainer between a barrister and a client</p><p>3. Made false representations in a letter to his client about entering into a ‘fees’ agreement’ in circumstances where there was no such requirement under the LPA 2004</p><p>4. Failed to provide a disclose to his client of the matters required under r24 of the Barristers’ Rules in circumstances of accepting a direct access brief from his client</p><p>5. Proposed and purported to agree to a term of a fees agreement that would enable him to charge his client GST at a higher rate than could lawfully be imposed or recovered</p><p>6. Made demands for payment of money</p><p>7. Communicated by email with a Magistrate ex parte without the knowledge of his client or the opponent and falsely represented his instructions had been withdrawn</p><p>8. Communicated with a Magistrate ex parte by email without the knowledge or consent of his client or the opponent</p><p>9. Made representations that were disparaging to his client and detrimental to his client’s best interests</p><p>10. Conduct fell short of the standard of competence and diligence a member of the public is entitled to expect of a reasonably competent lawyer</p> — Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct

Duties engaged

• Honesty
• Client-care and engagement terms
• No improper benefit, loan or bequest

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