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Fees and charges for BSB entities
Information on our application, authorisation and annual renewal fees for BSB entities.
List of licences for instructing barristers
This is where you can find organisations and individuals that can instruct barristers via the Licensed Access scheme.
Code Guidance
From this page, you can download Code Guidance to assist you in complying with your obligations under the BSB Handbook. This includes Code Guidance on the Public Access Rules and Transparency Rules. Please note that the guidance on this webpage is current as per the date published on each document. We occasionally make changes to the webpage itself, which is reflected by the date in the bottom right of the webpage.
Reviews and Appeals of Authorisations Decisions
Find out how to apply for a review of an authorisation decision and the role of the Independent Reviewers.
Register of BSB entities
From this page, you can download a register of the specialist legal services businesses which we regulate.
Consultations & responses
Get involved in our public consultations, read our responses to other consultations.
Barristers with interim suspensions or interim conditions
In some cases, we can suspend or place conditions on a barrister’s Practising Certificate while they are waiting for their case to be heard by a Disciplinary Tribunal. This is known as an interim suspension.
Transferring Lawyer applications
This page includes information on applying to transfer to the Bar for qualified lawyers and other qualified legal professionals, key documents required in support of an application, and prioritisation requests.
Barrister training: waivers & exemptions
Find out how to apply for waivers and exemptions from the various components of Bar training.
NPP Waivers and Extensions
Find out how to apply for a waiver from, or an extension of time to complete, the requirements of the New Practitioner Programme
Licensed Access guidance and applications
From this page, you can download the Licensed Access Guidelines and all associated application forms.
Waivers and exemptions from rules
On this page, you can find links to application forms and guidelines on waivers and exemptions from rules in the BSB Handbook, including those related to CPD, Public and Licensed Access, conducting litigation and the Qualified Person requirement.
Public Access exemption guidance and applications
Information and guidance on exemptions from the Public Access Requirements. Find the application form too.
General Information and FAQs
This page includes general information and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the work of the Authorisations Team.
Authorisations Team Service Update
This page is updated monthly (or more frequently) to reflect changes to our service, including the volume of work being completed by the team.
Membership of the GRA Committee
Meet our Governance, Risk & Audit Committee members
Our Board
Find out who is on our Board and access information on past and future Board meetings.
Board meetings
On this page, you can find information about our Board meetings including the dates and times of future meetings and the Board papers and minutes from past meetings.
