Search a barrister's records

You can find all the information you need on our ‘how to hire a barrister’ page.

Search our barristers’ register to make sure the person you are dealing with is allowed to practice as a barrister.

You can also check if a barrister has been disciplined by searching for past disciplinary findings.

You can find out if a barrister has been the subject of a complaint that led to a final decision by the Legal Ombudsman by visiting their website.

A finding by the Legal Ombudsman does not mean the barrister is guilty of professional misconduct.

You can view a list of barristers who are currently subject to an interim suspension.

You can check whether a barrister has been disqualified from practicing.

You can check our Entities Register. This is a list of specialist legal services businesses that we authorise.