How to Apply

Applicants should verify the types of business and services we regulate are the extent of the services they intend the proposed business to provide.

An Expression of Interest

CLC New Practice Applicants

Applicants should email the Licensing Team at licensing@clc-uk.org outlining key information about the business you intend to set up, listing:

1. the reserved and non-reserved legal activities the business intends to offer; and
2. the owners and their qualifications (if applicable); and
3. the key personnel and their intended roles; and
4. general information about the business, such as the source of set up funds (e.g. corporate or personal funds/sources of work)
5. if there is a predecessor or parent business, or any third-party investors/beneficial owners.

Switch/Hive Off Applicants 

If you are an SRA, CILEx or ICAEW regulated business seeking to transfer all or part of your business into CLC regulation, our FAQs are a helpful introduction to the types of considerations that apply to most businesses.

Applicants should email the Licensing Team on licensing@clc-uk.org outlining key information about the current business and the legal services intended to switch or hive off to CLC Regulation.