Accreditation, Licence & Membership
Sterling Law is the trading name of Sterling Lawyers Ltd. We are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA No. 630147).
Regulation
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) — Sterling Lawyers Ltd is authorised and regulated by the SRA, No. 630147. View our entry on the SRA register.
Sterling Lawyers Ltd is also listed on the Law Society’s Find a Solicitor service.
Rankings
The Legal 500 UK 2026 — Sterling Law is ranked in three categories (London):
- Immigration: personal — Tier 4
- Immigration: human rights, appeals and overstay — Tier 4
- Immigration: business — Tier 6
Accreditations & memberships
About the organisations
The Legal 500
The Legal 500 is one of the world’s leading independent guides to law firms, researched annually since 1987. Rankings are based on client references, peer feedback and analysis of the firm’s recent work. Sterling Law is ranked in three immigration categories in The Legal 500 UK 2026 (London).
Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales. Authorisation means a firm meets the SRA’s standards of professional conduct, client protection and financial management; clients also benefit from statutory safeguards, including professional indemnity insurance. Sterling Lawyers Ltd is authorised and regulated by the SRA (No. 630147).
Immigration Advice Authority (IAA, formerly OISC)
The Immigration Advice Authority is the UK regulator of immigration advice: it ensures that advisers are fit, competent and accountable. Sterling Law’s registration can be verified in one click via the interactive IAA badge on this page.
Law Society Accredited — Immigration & Asylum Law
An individual accreditation of the Law Society of England and Wales that recognises practitioners with proven expertise in immigration and asylum work. Accredited members pass a formal assessment and must re-accredit regularly to stay in the scheme.
Law Society Accredited — Criminal Litigation
The Law Society’s quality mark for criminal defence practitioners, confirming proven competence in criminal litigation — from police station advice to Crown Court proceedings. Membership requires assessment and periodic re-accreditation.
Bar Standards Board (BSB)
The Bar Standards Board regulates barristers in England and Wales, setting standards for training, conduct and quality of advocacy in the public interest.
Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)
ILPA is the UK’s professional association of immigration lawyers and advisers, promoting high standards and expertise in immigration, asylum and nationality law since 1984.
JUSTICE
JUSTICE is an all-party law reform and human rights organisation working to strengthen the UK justice system for over 60 years.
Institute of Hospitality
The Institute of Hospitality is the international professional body for hospitality, leisure and tourism managers. Sterling Law partners with the Institute, supporting hospitality businesses with sponsor licences and business immigration.
