Attorney to act in best interest of client

(1) An attorney shall always act in the best interest of his client, represent him honestly, competently and zealously and endeavour by all fair and honourable means to obtain, for him the benefit of any and every remedy and defence which is authorised by law, steadfastly bearing in mind that the duties and responsibilities of the attorney are to be carried out within the bounds of the law. (2) The interests of his client and the exigencies of the administration of justice should always be the first concern of an attorney and rank before his right to compensation for his