# The Advice and Assistance (Scotland) Regulations 1987, Regulation 12: Giving of advice and assistance on the same matter


(1) A client shall not be given advice or assistance in respect of the same matter by more than one solicitor without the prior authority of the Board, and such authority shall be given only on such terms and conditions as the Board may see fit to impose.
(2) Application for authority under paragraph (1) above shall be made by the client and shall include a statement of the reasons for the application.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1987/382/regulation/12 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/advice-and-assistance-scotland-regulations-1987/regulation-12
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