How to Become a Registered Legal Adviser

AIFC introduced the regime for regulation of Legal Advisers on an individual level based on international best practice to ensure high professional standards of competence, ethics and integrity in the provision of legal services in the AIFC. Lawyers wishing to practice the AIFC Law could apply for registration by the AIFC Legal Services Board to provide legal services as Registered Legal Advisers.

How to register as a Legal Adviser

Fill out the application form for Legal Advisers.

Submit a Copy of current Practicing Certificate or Letter of Good Standing from Recognised Professional Bodies. For Kazakhstani lawyers, in the absence of a practising certificate, present a copy of the law degree.

Attach a copy of your ID/passport and digital photo

Provide a copy of a valid professional indemnity insurance.

Pay the annual fee of $150 USD upon obtaining the Registered Legal Adviser status

See the list of Registered Legal Advisers in the AIFC

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Roll of Registered Legal Advisers

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AIFC Legal Services Board

AIFC Legal Services Board was established on 3 May 2022 as a designated body for registration of Legal Advisers and regulation of Registered Legal Advisers to maintain, in respect of matters concerning Registered Legal Advisers, the safety and soundness of the legal services market in the AIFC.