We know that giving independent legal advice can be risky. In BC, the most frequent requests for ILA relate to marriage and separation agreements, and mortgages and guarantees. Your meeting with the client may be their only opportunity to carefully consider the nature of the transaction and understand their potential liability. Giving ILA is never routine – resist the temptation to take shortcuts and always document your advice.
In this three-minute video, Claims Counsel Jay Moon will tell you about the risks and how you can protect yourself.