Freedom of lawyers to provide services under directive 77/2491

Abstract

The following article deals with one of the different forms of free movement of lawyers in the EU, i.e. the freedom to provide services on a temporary basis. The relevant primary law alongside the applicable legislation, as interpreted by the Court in its case-law, is analysed. Special attention is paid to certain peculiarities of cross-border provision of services by lawyers, in particular the respect of rules of professional conduct.

Keywords

• European Union
• Free Movement of Lawyers
• Freedom to Provide Services
• Directive 77/249
• Rules of Professional Conduct