Legal activities

NACE v2.1 Code: N69.10

About legal activities

NACE code 69.10 covers a wide range of legal activities, including legal representation and advice, as well as the preparation of legal documents. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing essential services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. Legal professionals offer expertise in areas such as contract law, corporate law, litigation, and regulatory compliance, helping to ensure the smooth operation of commercial and personal transactions.

Production process

The primary production techniques in the legal activities industry involve the research, analysis, and application of relevant laws and regulations to client cases. This typically includes gathering and reviewing evidence, drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements, and representing clients in court proceedings. Legal professionals often utilize specialized software and databases to access and manage legal information, as well as to collaborate with colleagues and clients.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the legal activities industry include highly skilled and educated legal professionals, such as lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants. Additionally, law firms and legal practices require access to comprehensive legal resources, including law libraries, online databases, and research materials. Office space, administrative support, and specialized legal technology, such as case management software, are also essential inputs for this industry.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the legal activities industry are the provision of legal advice, representation, and documentation services. These outputs are consumed by a wide range of other NACE codes, including 68.10 Real estate activities, 69.20 Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy, 70.10 Activities of head offices, and 84.11 General public administration activities. The legal industry's outputs help to ensure the proper functioning of commercial, financial, and governmental activities across the economy.

Revisions to 69.10

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 69.10. The most recent 1 version of this code (69.10) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 69.10.

Older versions

Family tree for legal activities

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N'>N: PROFESSIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/69'>69: Legal and accounting activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/69/1'>69.1: Legal activities</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/N/69/10'>69.10: Legal activities</a>"]

    
    

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