2.1 Independence

2.1.1 The many duties to which an Advocate is subject require his absolute independence, free from all other influence, especially such as may arise from his personal interests or external pressure.Such independence is as necessary to trust in the process of justice as is the impartiality of the judge.An Advocate must therefore avoid any impairment of his independence and be careful not to compromise his professional standards in order to please his client, the Court or third parties.

2.1.2 This independence is necessary in non-contentious matters as well as in litigation.Advice given by an Advocate to his client has no value if it is given only to ingratiate himself, to serve his personal interests or in response to outside pressure.