#10: Fired by the Criminal Court

As discussed in lawlunch #06 the Dutch authorities try to fight fraud by prosecuting the professionals – the facilitators of the crime – involved. Practice shows that (tax) advisors, accountants and notaries are increasingly put in the spotlight of a criminal investigation. As explained in lawlunch #06 professionals can be faced with administrative penalties, criminal prosecution or disciplinary proceedings. Although all of these possibilities are devastating for one’s career there is one accessory penalties which simply puts an end to a career. This is the accessory penalty of the prohibition to exercise your profession.READ MORE