Economy
Dutch Bar Association Proposes Allowing Non-Lawyers to Invest in Law Firms
The Dutch Bar Association (NOvA) plans to amend regulations to permit non-lawyers, such as accountants and insurers, to become shareholders in law firms. NOvA argues that current organizational structures no longer align with developments in legal practice. Heinrich Winter, a professor and director of Pro Facto, supports the move for scaling up to ensure the survival of social legal aid. However, Onno Hennis, an attorney at AMS Advocaten, raises concerns about potential threats to lawyer independence and confidentiality, warning that profit-driven private equity investors might pressure attorneys to generate more revenue.
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