Barristers’ Anti-Money Laundering Obligations The LSRA is the competent authority for all barristers in relation to anti-money laundering obligations. On this page you will find out about barristers’ obligations under the Criminal Justice (Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing) Act 2010, as amended (Act). While practising barristers are “designated persons” under the Act, the obligations under [...]
Professional Codes Codes of practice for legal professionals set out requirements, rules and standards. On this page you can keep up to date with the LSRA's work in setting and improving standards for legal services provision. Codes of Practice The Authority has the power to issue codes of practice [...]
The Legal Services Regulatory Authority has issued regulations regarding the professional indemnity insurance required by practising barristers. The Legal Services Regulation Act 2015 (Professional Indemnity Insurance) Regulations 2019 set minimum terms and conditions for professional indemnity insurance that all practising barristers must comply with. There are exceptions within the regulations for practising barristers who provide [...]
For Law Professionals In this section, solicitors and barristers can find useful information on how we regulate the professions and set standards, how we are funded, and how we handle complaints. Complaints Information We provide an independent and impartial service that helps resolve complaints with legal practitioners – both solicitors [...]
Roll of Practising Barristers The Roll of Practising barristers is a searchable register of barristers who are entitled to provide legal services in the State. On this page you can learn more about the Roll and your obligations as a barrister, including in relation to Professional Indemnity Insurance. [...]