[LEP 56A] Foreign law firms56A 

56A

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Act, any law firm established in a country prescribed by the Minister by notice published in the Gazette may establish a branch or office in Fiji; provided however, that any such law firm must—

(a) open and operate a trust account in Fiji in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Accounts Act 1996; and

(b) ensure its branch or office in Fiji is at all times managed by a legal practitioner who is admitted to practice as a practitioner in accordance with the provisions of this Act and who is issued with a practising certificate by the Registrar under this Act.

[s 56A insrt Decree 53 of 2012 s 2, effective 21 June 2012]