Brussels and lawyers go hand in hand. European Union institutions oversee the development and implementation of large swathes of legislation. Accordingly, the legal fraternity is thick on the ground.
But from this morning, both the profession and its clients face a tricky problem. A new public register for EU lobbyists comes into effect, meaning that lawyers could be obliged to reveal more details about those who employ them, as well as the type of work supplied and at what price.
