Legal activities

NACE v2.0 Code: M69.1

About legal activities

NACE code 69.1 covers a wide range of legal activities, including representation and defense of clients in civil, criminal, and other legal proceedings, as well as legal advisory and representation services in areas such as arbitration and conciliation. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, ensuring the proper functioning of the legal system and providing essential services to individuals, businesses, and government entities.

Production process

The main production techniques in the legal activities industry involve the application of legal expertise and knowledge to provide professional services. This typically includes research, analysis, and interpretation of laws, regulations, and case law; preparation of legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and court filings; and representation of clients in legal proceedings, negotiations, and alternative dispute resolution methods.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the legal activities industry include highly skilled and educated legal professionals, such as lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants. Additionally, this industry relies on access to comprehensive legal resources, including law libraries, databases, and research materials. Specialized software and technology, such as case management systems and document management tools, are also important inputs for efficient and effective legal service delivery.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the legal activities industry are the various legal services provided to clients, including legal advice, representation, and dispute resolution. These outputs are consumed by a wide range of other NACE codes, such as 68.1 Real estate activities, 69.2 Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy, 70.2 Management consultancy activities, and 84.1 Administration of the State and the economic and social policy of the community. The legal industry's outputs are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the broader economy and society.

Revisions to 69.1

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 69.1. The most recent 1 version of this code (69.1) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 69.1 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (69.1).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
691ISIC v4.0Legal activities

Family tree for legal activities

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

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/M/69/2'>69.2: Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancy</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/M/69/10'>69.10: Legal activities</a>"]


    %% Color coordination by level

    classDef level1 color:#000,fill:#a8f9ff,stroke:#333,stroke-width:2px
    classDef level2 color:#000,fill:#e0a458,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level3 color:#000,fill:#419d78,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level4 color:#000,fill:#c04abc,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level5 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef level6 color:#000,fill:#f1c40f,stroke:#333,stroke-width:1px
    classDef highlight color:#000,fill:#fff,stroke:#000,stroke-width:5px



  %% Apply classes
  class A level1
class B level2
class C level3
class D level3
class E level4

  class C highlight

  %% class A level1
  %% class B,C level2
  %% class D,E,F,G,H,I level2
  %% class J,K,L,M,N,O,P level3
  %% class C highlight