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Switzerland convicts lawyer for defrauding a client

Véronique Fontana, a lawyer from Vaud, was convicted of fraud by a Swiss court.

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Disbarments for criminal offenses are rare in Switzerland.

The Bar Association will decide on potential professional sanctions.

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Why it matters

Cette condamnation rappelle les enjeux éthiques de la profession juridique et la rigueur des instances disciplinaires en Suisse. Elle pourrait servir d'avertissement pour les praticiens du droit.

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