The rules of proper professional conduct consist of several ordinances, specific combinations of guidelines and legal practice. Disciplinary decisions relating to the professional supervision of lawyers are of importance in this respect too.

The basic requirements established for a lawyer by the rules of proper professional conduct are  loyalty, independence, avoidance of conflict of interest, confidentiality and integrity. A lawyer shall strive to reach a solution which is most favorable for his/her client. Regarding these requirements, such a solution is often a settlement. The rules of proper professional conduct support efforts to achieve an amicable settlement in various ways.

Documents containing most of these rules and regulations can be found in the menu on the left.