A solicitor owes fiduciary duties to a person entering into costs agreements and security arrangements even before a formal retainer is established, and independent advice procured to satisfy the requirement of fully informed consent must address the substantive merits of the underlying transaction — not merely the legal effect of the documents — and must be given by an adviser who is truly independent of the other party's interests.
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