• We recently reported on the IC’s work with the UKBA to resolve the immigration issues posed for non-EEA barristers taking up tenancy. GMC agreed to the Bar Council becoming a Tier 2 sponsor for such barristers (as of late summer 2012) with costs being carried by the relevant chambers.
  • These are important changes to help chambers here and abroad to demonstrate that our jurisdiction is as open as we wish others to be for us. A sponsor set of chambers will be able to ensure that, for example, door tenants of non-EEA citizenship can practise in this mode.