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Article: Canty Law Society likely to lead probe
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- The Press
- Article date:
- January 25, 2003
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The Canterbury District Law Society is likely to be chosen to
investigate a prominent Nelson lawyer.
Lawyer Nigel McFadden faces new investigations into accusations of
deceit and conflict of interest, after the High Court rejected his
bid to block reopening of the case.
In a recently released decision, Justice France granted the
reopening of a district law society investigation into complaints
against Mr McFadden, first made 3 1/2-years ago by Nelson millionaire
Michael Talley and his wife, Lorraine.
Mr McFadden, who is the Nelson- Marlborough District Health
Board's chairman, admitted a conflict of interest during an earlier
investigation, but denied deceiving the Talleys.
The initial ...