Composition and function

The Chamber of Lawyers is a corporation under public law.

The Chamber of Lawyers is the entity responsible for the granting of all permits under the Act on Lawyers (Rechtsanwaltsgesetz). It is also in charge of safeguarding the honour, reputation, and rights, and of supervising the duties of the lawyer profession. Its duties also include the protection of its members' financial interests.

All lawyers working in Liechtenstein and all European lawyers resident in Liechtenstein are members of the Liechtenstein Chamber of Lawyers.

The Chamber of Lawyers has the following organs: 

  • The Plenary Assembly 
  • The Board
  • The Auditors