Today, the Chamber of Deputies (Czech Republic) approved in the third reading an amendment to the Legal Profession Act. The amendment brings a number of significant changes to the practice of the legal profession in the Czech Republic. Robert Němec, the Chairman of the Czech Bar Association and also partner of PRK Partners, was instrumental in promoting this significant legislative change. His high level of professionalism, expert knowledge and perseverance contributed to the successful adoption of the key points of the amendment.
The most significant changes include:
- the enshrinement of the attorney-client privilege
- the possibility to participate in the assembly remotely and to hold online elections to the Bar's bodies
- tightening of the rules for attorney escrows, including the introduction of a special escrow account
- the establishment of a guarantee fund for the compensation of victims of crimes committed involving attorney escrows
- the possibility of trainee attorneys to practice on a part-time basis
This amendment is the result of long-term efforts of the Czech Bar Association and represents a significant step forward for the legal profession in the Czech Republic.