PROMINENT barrister Lloyd Rayney was acquitted only last week of murdering his wife but he may already have a new client to represent in court.
The Legal Practice Board of Western Australia imposed a condition on Mr Rayney's practising certificate - to remain in force until his trial was determined - that he not conduct trials before a jury.
Mr Rayney last Thursday was acquitted of murdering his wife Corryn, but the prosecution has until November 22 to decide whether to appeal, so the board is assessing whether his trial can be considered to have been determined.
The board said in an emailed statement on Monday that it would consider the judgment.
Lawyer Richard Lawson, who had worked with Mr Rayney for the Director of Public Prosecutions, has offered him two clients to represent in court.
One of those clients is Duran Leonard Nepean, who is accused of fatally stabbing a man. Nepean made his first appearance in the West Australian Supreme Court on Monday with Mr Lawson representing him.
"I asked him (Mr Rayney) if he wanted to do it," Mr Lawson told reporters outside court.
"I didn't officially brief him (but) the offer was on the table to do this."
Mr Lawson said Mr Rayney had not yet responded to the offers but had shown some interest.
"I've just had my status conference on it so I don't know who the barrister is going to be right now," Mr Lawson said.
He said neither he nor his client had any qualms about Mr Rayney potentially taking on the job.
"I've used him before and in my professional relationship with him he's a very good barrister," he said.
"I'm quite pleased with the results I get with him and I will continue to use him."
Nepean was remanded in custody and is scheduled to reappear in court on February 7 for a status conference.
His trial has been set down for June 10.
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