Huang v Wong

In *Huang v Wong*, the applicant sought an order that the respondent's legal representatives withdraw from the proceedings, alleging professional misconduct and a conflict of interest. The matter came before the Court of Appeal of New South Wales.

The primary legal issue before the Court was whether the conduct of the respondent's legal representatives constituted a breach of the relevant Solicitors' Conduct Rules and Barristers' Conduct Rules, specifically in relation to professional misconduct and conflict of interest, thereby justifying judicial intervention to compel their withdrawal. A secondary issue concerned the termination of a referral for pro bono assistance after all avenues for such assistance had been exhausted.

The Court considered the principles established in *Kallinicos v Hunt* regarding the circumstances in which a court may intervene to disqualify legal representatives. Applying these principles, the Court found no evidence of a conflict of interest or professional misconduct on the part of the respondent's legal representatives that would warrant their removal from the case. The Court also addressed the termination of the pro bono referral, noting that the exhaustion of available avenues justified the order made.

Consequently, the Court of Appeal dismissed the Notice of Motion.