(1)  A solicitor who has given an undertaking in the course of legal practice must honour that undertaking and ensure the timely and effective performance of the undertaking, unless released by the recipient or by a court of competent jurisdiction.

(2)  A solicitor must not seek from another solicitor, or that solicitor’s employee, associate or agent, undertakings in respect of a matter that would require the co-operation of a third party who is not party to the undertaking.