Barristers at law Companies in the UK

SIC 69101Professional, scientific and technical activities|166.8% formed since 2020|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
747
Active

747 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 14.1% dissolution rate — 747 of 956 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 166.8% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 117% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 7.2 years. The sector is heavily concentrated in London, which accounts for 39% of all companies. Companies in this sector hold 14 government contracts valued at £10.7M.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

747
Active Companies
M
SIC Section
1970
Oldest Company
166.8%
Growth (2020s)
7.2 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 166.8% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
35%
58%
Pre-1990: 4
1990s: 13
2000s: 52
2010s: 328
2020s: 547

Data Signals

Governance
3,0325 src
Financial
2,3087 src
Compliance
4479 src
Risk
3668 src
growth
172 src
innovation
102 src
Trade
92 src
ESG
92 src
quality
73 src

Sector Overview

The barristers at law sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">14.1% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 7.2 years old. Geographic concentration: 39% in LONDON.

14.1%
Dissolution rate
7.2 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 9 (82%)Large: 2 (18%)

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 747 active companies classified under SIC code 69101 (Barristers at law) in the UK, out of 956 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 7.2 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1970.

What government data is available for barristers at law companies?

Our database contains 6,205 data signals across 9 categories for active barristers at law companies. The largest category is Governance with 3,032 signals from 5 government sources.

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