Audit & Governance

Independence, Trust Money Oversight, and Corporate Reporting

Published: 25 September 2025 | Last review: 4 February 2026

Clean Law is provided by Legal Liaison Ltd (ACN 678 720 986 | ABN 54 678 720 986) trading as Clean Law. Legal Liaison Ltd is solely responsible for all legal services provided under the Clean Law name. Clean Law operates under licence from B&W Trust, which does not provide legal advice or legal representation.

This page provides general information about the governance and audit settings that apply to Legal Liaison Ltd and its legal practice.

1. Professional duties and regulatory setting

   As solicitors, our first and paramount duty is to the court and the administration of justice. Within that duty, we act for clients in accordance with professional obligations, including duties of honesty, competence, confidentiality, and avoidance of conflicts of interest.

   Clean Law’s practice boundaries are set out separately in our published policies, including the Advocacy Boundaries & Independence Policy.

2. Trust money and external audit

   Where Legal Liaison Ltd receives trust money, it is handled in accordance with the applicable legal profession trust money requirements.

   Trust account records and processes are subject to external audit in accordance with the regulatory requirements applying to solicitors’ trust accounts.

3. Corporate governance and public reporting

   Legal Liaison Ltd has governance and reporting obligations under Australian law. Where Legal Liaison Ltd holds registration or reporting obligations with public regulators, those obligations may include periodic reporting and governance requirements.

4. Independence settings (high-level)

   Legal Liaison Ltd maintains policies designed to support independence and avoid conflicts of interest, including:

   • not accepting referral fees, commissions, or inducements from external lawyers or law firms

   • not entering into fee-sharing arrangements with courtroom lawyers

   • maintaining published policies on independence, referrals, and professional boundaries

   Further detail is set out in the Independence Statement and Referral Policy.

   5. Related documents

• Advocacy Boundaries & Independence Policy

• Independence Statement

• Referral Policy

Disclaimer: This page is intended to provide general information only and does not constitute legal advice. It may not reflect the most current legal developments and does not take into account your individual circumstances. You should obtain legal advice tailored to your situation. Use of this website or contacting Clean Law does not create a solicitor-client relationship.