Laws, courts and authorities
BRAO
Abbreviation for Bundesrechtsanwaltsordnung
In short and in plain language
The BRAO is the German law on the work of lawyers.
It covers who may work as a lawyer. It also covers their duties and the limits on adverts.
So it sets important rules for the website of a law firm.
Definition
The BRAO is the German Federal Lawyers' Act governing the legal profession. Among other things, it covers admission, professional duties and the limits of advertising. It therefore sets important conditions for a law firm's website.