A client comes for help about issues clearing his merchandise at customs in a foreign country. He learnt he could have things expedited at an extra fee apart from the legal fee. He is not sure about the ethics, and it is a gray area. How should he handle this as per business ethics?

What do you tell the client and how do you advise him as a business lawyer?

Questions to get started.

what are the things the client should know or be clear about?

Should he engage in the "shady" deal? What are the pros and cons?

What is the balance between a completely ethical deal and a "grayer" deal?

Should the potential income make a difference in deciding