Keeping of accurate accounts

(1) An attorney shall keep such accounts as clearly and accurately distinguish the financial position between himself and his client as and when required. Legal Profession 33 (2) An attorney shall comply with such rules as may be made by the General Legal Council under section 28 of the Act, but nothing contained in this rule or rule 82 shall deprive an attorney of any recourse or right whether by way of lien, set- off, counterclaim, charge or otherwise against monies, standing to the credit of a client’s account maintained by that attorney.