Effect of authorisation

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Glossary terms

recognised body

means a body recognised by the SRA under section 9 of the AJA

recognised sole practice

means the practice of a sole solicitor or REL which is recognised by the SRA under section 9 of the AJA

SRA

means the Solicitors Regulation Authority

reserved legal activities

has the meaning given in section 12 of the LSA

immigration work

means the provision of immigration advice and immigration services, as defined in section 82 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

licensed body

means a body licensed by the SRA under section 71(2) of the LSA in accordance with the SRA Authorisation of Firms Rules

authorised body

means:

  1. a body that has been authorised by the SRA to practise as a licensed body or a recognised body; or
  2. a sole practitioner's practice that has been authorised by the SRA as a recognised sole practice
person

includes a body of persons (corporate or unincorporated)