Russell, Trudy-Ann v The General Legal Council

Legal Profession-Professional misconduct-Whether breaches of Canons IV (f) and I(b) of the Legal Profession (Canons of Professional Ethics) Rules can constitute a breach of Canon VIII (d)

Contract-Whether a clause on a retainer agreement that permits a change of the basis of calculation of fees in the event of termination by the client from a fixed fee to time spent at an hourly rate is valid

Appeal-Powers of the appellate court when considering an appeal from the Disciplinary Committee-Sections 16(1) and 17 of the Legal Profession Act; Disciplinary Committee 9Appeal Rules) 1972