Barristers at law Companies in the UK

SIC 69101Professional, scientific and technical activities|148.3% formed since 2020|Data updated 9 Jun 2026
765
Active

765 active UK companies are classified under barristers at law (SIC code 69101), a specialised sector. This sector falls under Section M — Professional, scientific and technical activities — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.1% dissolution rate — 765 of 876 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 148.3% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 105% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 6.9 years. The sector is heavily concentrated in London, which accounts for 38% of all companies. Companies in this sector hold 14 government contracts valued at £10.7M.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

765
Active Companies
M
SIC Section
1970
Oldest Company
148.3%
Growth (2020s)
6.9 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 148.3% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
37%
55%
Pre-1990: 4
1990s: 13
2000s: 52
2010s: 325
2020s: 482

Data Signals

Governance
2,4213 src
Financial
1,3476 src
Compliance
6677 src
Risk
2248 src
growth
151 src
ESG
92 src
innovation
62 src
Trade
62 src
quality
33 src

Sector Overview

The barristers at law sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.1% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 6.9 years old. Geographic concentration: 38% in LONDON.

0.1%
Dissolution rate
6.9 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 8 (80%)Large: 2 (20%)

Government Activity

Companies in the barristers at law sector have been awarded 14 government contracts worth £10.7M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many barristers at law companies are there in the UK?

There are 765 active companies classified under SIC code 69101 (Barristers at law) in the UK, out of 876 total registered.

What is SIC code 69101?

SIC code 69101 stands for "Barristers at law". It belongs to Section M — Professional, scientific and technical activities of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most barristers at law companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (294), MANCHESTER (26), BIRMINGHAM (24).

What is the average age of barristers at law companies?

The average active barristers at law company in the UK is 6.9 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1970.

What government data is available for barristers at law companies?

Our database contains 4,698 data signals across 9 categories for active barristers at law companies. The largest category is Governance with 2,421 signals from 3 government sources.

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