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KKO 2603/2016 AI generated

Supreme Court dismisses appeal regarding lawyer's license due to insolvency and incompatibility with duties.

Case Number KKO 2603/2016
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Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The Supreme Court dismissed the applicant's appeal against the refusal of their license to act as a lawyer and legal assistant. The applicant, who owed significant debts, argued that their financial situation was temporary and did not render them unfit for the profession. The court determined that the applicant was permanently insolvent and deemed their financial instability incompatible with the fiduciary duties required of a lawyer.

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Lawyers Act 523/2017, s. 10; Lawyers Act 523/2017, s. 11: A lawyer's license may be refused if the applicant is permanently insolvent or if their financial situation renders them incompatible with the duties of the profession.

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lawyer license refusal insolvency incompatibility legal professional duties financial solvency requirement Supreme Court appeal

Cited Legislation

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Lawyers Act 523/2017, s. 10
Lawyers Act 523/2017, s. 11
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Varatuomari, jolla oli ulosottovelkaa huomattava määrä, oli hakenut lupaa oikeudenkäyntiasiamiehenä ja -avustajana toimimiseen. Kysymys siitä, oliko hakija muutoin kuin tilapäisesti maksukyvytön ja oliko hän ilmeisen sopimaton kyseiseen tehtävään.