PRESS: Paul Verhaeghe's contribution to Today's Lawyer on the objectives of secondary EU law and advice from lawyers
In Today’s Lawyer (2025/2) from Knops Publishing, Paul Verhaeghe, partner at Wanted Law Tax, addresses the growing tensions surrounding the independence of lawyers within the European Union. He discusses recent case law on sanctions against Russia, tax reporting obligations, and anti-money laundering legislation, and their implications for the confidentiality of legal advice. Several judgments demonstrate that the Court of Justice protects the role of lawyers more broadly than the General Court, particularly outside the context of a dispute. The outcome of ongoing appeals to the Court could determine the future of the legal profession and its fundamental independence within the EU.
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Paul Verhaeghe is a lawyer and partner at Wanted Law Tax. He specializes in tax law and closely monitors the impact of European regulations and case law on the independence of the legal profession.
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