FAQ 48

Q48. I have been instructed to appear in a part-heard case in which my lay client has previously been representing himself. May I do so?

A48. Yes - indeed, assuming that you are available and competent to do the case, you are required to do so by the "Cab-rank" rule. There may of course be difficulties in dealing with the case properly and you may wish to consider whether it is in your client’s interests to apply for the case to be started afresh. However, such considerations would apply to any other member of the Bar.