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professional ethics

QUESTION ONE

Your attention has been drawn to the following advertisement that was placed in one of the daily newspapers circulating in Kenya soon after the General Election of 8 ^th August 2017 by a law firm well known to you:

“Electoral law experts. Election petitions are drafted and filed within hours. Speedy conclusion of cases and victory guaranteed. Flat and affordable fees charged. Call on us immediately.”

From your knowledge of Professional Ethics and Practice, is the advert proper? (6 marks) (b) Are there minimum standards an advertisement by a law firm should meet? (4 marks) (c) What should you take into account when charging legal fees for services rendered? (10 marks)