Notification of change in attorney

(1) An attorney shall not accept instruction to act in Court proceedings in which to his knowledge the client has previously been represented by another attorney, unless he first notifies the other attorney of the change, and makes reasonable efforts to ensure that that attorney has been paid for his services, but shall be deemed to have notified the other attorney if he has made reasonable efforts to notify him. (2) An attorney shall not accept instruction to act in proceedings (other than Court proceedings) in which to his knowledge another attorney has previously represented the client unless he makes reasonable efforts to ensure that, that attorney has been paid or that the client wishes both attorneys to represent him. Legal Profession 23 upon