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I think you just have to act business as usual for now. If you let them know and then anything goes wrong with the conflicts process (unlikely but possible) then you could end up jeopardising your current role.
Make it business as usual. You meet up, you talk, you learn about the case. Keep notes. And start writing the transition memo.
Here is the thing. If you decide to pass on cases and assignments, them conflicts won't clear and you will be stuck at your firm and have a hard time getting billables.
If you do act as if conflicts might not clear, then they will clear without a hitch.
Best thing to do is take a vacation while conflicts clear so that when they do your plate is light and makes for an easy transition off matters during your notice period. Ideally you take a week or two off, coast through an easy notice period and then have two weeks or more off before you start. Good opportunity to really reset.
Conflicts can drag on too. I’d agree with the business as usual.
You play the game.
OP is asking how to play
I would give the client my availability to schedule bargaining sessions for union negotiations. If your availability changes for any reason, update the partner and client.