Law Society publishes new guidance on vulnerable clients

The Law Society has issued a new Practice Note giving guidance on how legal professionals should work with clients who either lack a capacity, may be under duress or may still have capacity but have other issues that require additional support. The note aims to help readers:

• identify vulnerable clients
  
• identify their needs at an early stage and respond appropriately
  
• communicate with them more effectively
  
• address issues they may have relating to mental capacity
  
• work with third parties who can assist them and you to achieve the best possible legal outcomes
  

As ever the Law Society points out that note is for guidance only and is not legal advice. 

You can read the Practice Note on the Law Society site here.