Legal framework

The activity of lawyers is primarily regulated by:

• The Law on advocacy
• The Statute of the profession of advocates
• The Code of ethics of advocates
• Decisions of the governing bodies of the Union of Advocates

The Law on advocacy establishes the key regulations concerning:

• the principles governing the activity of advocates
• the requirements and procedure for admission to the Bar
• the organization of the advocates’ profession
• incompatibilities established for advocates
• advocates’ rights, obligations and privileges
• the disciplinary procedure against advocates
• the professional training of advocates
• the powers of the governing bodies of the Union of Advocates

The Statute of the profession of advocates, adopted by the Congress, further details and complements the rules established by the Law on the Bar.

The Code of ethics of advocates specifies the principles and ethical standards of advocates.

The governing bodies of the Union adopt mandatory decisions for advocates, which are published on the website of the Union.