As a business lawyer, 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?

Questions to get started.

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 whether to go with a "grayer" deal?

What should the code of conduct for his organization be?