(1) Subject to paragraphs (2), (2a) and (3) of this Ruling, all letters,
correspondence or communications issued or sent out on a law firm’s letterhead
must be signed by an Advocate & Solicitor having a current practising
certificate. In particular but without affecting the generality of the foregoing,
it is improper to issue or send an unsigned demand notice (whether
computer-generated or otherwise).
(2) Any letter, correspondence or other communication which is purely
administrative in nature and does not contain any advice on law, may be signed
by a duly authorised person other than an Advocate and Solicitor. The name and
designation of the signatory shall be stated below the signature.
(2a) Computer-generated reminders in respect of unpaid bills
need not be signed.
(3) All correspondence from an Advocate and Solicitor or his office shall bear
the complete postal address for service, as well as the telephone and facsimile
numbers of the principal office and if such correspondence is from a branch
office, the complete postal address as well as the telephone and facsimile
numbers of that branch office.
(4) A duly authorised person may sign receipts on behalf of the firm.
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Circular No 110/2012: Seminar on Introduction to ICC Arbitration: An Insight into the 2012 ICC Rules
