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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.

Resources for barristers practising in youth proceedings

These resources are for barristers who practise or plan to practise in youth proceedings. They include the BSB Youth Proceedings Competences and information to help barristers meet them. Barristers practising in youth proceedings should develop and maintain specialist knowledge and skills because they deal with some of the most vulnerable people in our justice system—children who often have complex needs and limited understanding of legal processes.

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. 

Current vacancies

On this page, you can find details about our current vacancies.

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.

Authorisation to Practise (ATP)

This section contains key information for barristers about the annual ATP process.

Mr Emil Mihai Lixandru

Sanction
Suspended from practice for 12 months (sentence effective from 24 November 2026). Mr Lixandru was ordered to undertake a Public Access course, approved by the BSB, before returning to practise following his suspension.
Type
Disciplinary Tribunal (5 Person)
Finding date
06/11/2026

Professional indemnity insurance

Read about your obligations regarding professional indemnity insurance.

Money laundering risk assessment

What to think about when carrying out a risk assessment for money laundering and terrorist financing.

Fees and charges for BSB entities

Information on our application, authorisation and annual renewal fees for BSB entities.

Insurance for BSB entities

Read details of the insurance arrangements which all BSB entities must have in place.

Transparency rules

Read what barristers and their practices need to do to comply with our transparency rules. The rules are designed to help consumers better understand the price and service they will receive from barristers.

Register of BSB entities

From this page, you can download a register of the specialist legal services businesses which we regulate.

Cookies Statement

Information about the cookies we use on our website.

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.

Introducing our DCT pilot partners

Find out more about the Digital Comparison Tools (DCTs) participating in our pilot.

Minimum Terms of Entity Cover

From this page, you can download information about our Minimum Terms of Entity Cover.