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Law Society reacts to review of EU lobbyists register

28 October 2009

Today the European Commission published its review of its Register of Interest Representatives.

Responding to criticisms about the number of registrations by law firms, Bob Heslett, Law Society President, says:

"The Society reiterates that law firms are already highly-regulated and bound by strict ethical rules. I am pleased that the Commission has expressed its intention to continue existing contacts with the bar associations to discuss law firm registration. There are still incompatibilities between the register and professional rules. I too hope we can find a solution that provides a way to register while respecting the bar rules. We appreciate the Commission's effort to clarify what activities do not constitute interest representation in relation to providing legal advice and assistance".



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