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EU court asked about 'independent legal professional' in money laundering rules

( December 8, 2025, 10:52 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The EU's highest court has been asked to clarify the scope of “independent legal professional” in the bloc's anti-money laundering and terrorism-financing rules. A Latvian court has asked the EU Court of Justice whether a company that is not a legal service provider can still be treated as an “independent legal professional,” and whether intermediary payment transfers qualify as participation in financial transactions or management of client funds triggering AML obligations.The reference for a preliminary ruling is attached. Case reference is C-621/25. ...

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