Ethical Guidance Panel Members

Members of the legal profession who require guidance relating to ethical issues are encouraged to approach King’s/Senior Counsel or another senior member of the profession to discuss the matter in confidence. 

King’s Counsel and Senior Counsel (silks) provide leadership to the profession in relation to ethical matters.  Most if not all silks are prepared to provide guidance, on an informal basis and without charge, to any member of the profession who needs assistance in relation to an ethical question.  

This page provides the names and contact details of silks who are members of the WA Bar Association whose principal place of practice is in Western Australia and other practitioners (Ethical Guidance Panel) who have indicated their willingness to be available to discuss ethical issues. 

A practitioner seeking assistance should, at least in the first instance, contact a silk or a member of the Ethical Guidance Panel directly. Alternatively, if a difficulty in relation to availability or necessary expertise is encountered, a practitioner may telephone the WA Bar Association on (08) 9220 0477 for a referral to a silk or may contact the Law Society at advocacy@lawsocietywa.asn.au for a referral to a member of the Ethical Guidance Panel Guidance Panel.

Practitioners seeking assistance should at the very start of any contact distinctly state that they are seeking assistance in relation to an ethical issue, and particularly when it is necessary, reveal the names of clients, to find out whether any conflict issues exist.

Guidance relating to ethical issues is usually given on an informal basis. As a general rule with ethical guidance enquiries, there is no lawyer/client relationship unless specifically agreed.

Disclaimer: The Law Society does not warrant or guarantee the work undertaken by any firm or individual listed or provided and is not liable in relation to any aspect of legal services they may provide to you.