One of the biggest law firms in South Africa (Clifford & Laters) merges with another medium sized law firm (Braun & Major). You are a director at the CL. It is clear that CL and BM represents clients who are litigating against each other or have conflicting interests in the commercial sphere. how can resolve conflict of interest be resolved in this matter and whether the law firm can accept a retainer from their erstwhile competing clients

use south african case law and legislation to answer.