11 Nov 2014
MIKE PERO MORTGAGES LTD v MIKE PERO and MIKE PERO MARKETING LTD [2014] NZHC 2798
- Citation
- [2014] NZHC 2798
- Court
- High Court
Buddle Findlay was restrained from acting for Mike Pero Mortgages because the firm owed a fiduciary duty of loyalty to an existing client (Mr Pero) and concurrent litigation representation against that client would impair the integrity and the appearance of justice; the court applied inherent jurisdiction and relevant authorities (Black v Taylor, Prince Jefri, Canadian authority) to disqualify the firm rather than rely on undertakings or confidentiality controls.