Helplines for solicitors
These helplines are only for solicitors
Members of the public should go to the Solicitors Regulation Authority
Practice Advice Service - for solicitors - 0870 606 2522
Solicitors can call for immediate advice and support on all aspects of legal practice, including:
- Advice on outcomes-focused regulation (OFR), based on Law Society practice notes
- Anti-money laundering regulations
- Costs and conditional fees eg conditional fee agreements, contingency fees, assessment etc
- Conveyancing and probate
- Criminal law practice and employment law practice
NB this list is not exhaustive
Solicitors can also email queries to: practiceadvice@lawsociety.org.uk
More about the Practice Advice Service
Lawyerline - for solicitors - 0870 606 2588
Solicitors can call us for immediate advice on client care and complaints handling , including:
- how to resolve complaints directly with clients
- how to engage effectively with the Legal Ombudsman
Solicitors can also email queries to: lawyerline@lawsociety.org.uk .
PII helpline - for solicitors - 020 7320 9545
From mid August to early November 2011, solicitors can speak to one of our experienced advisers about professional indemnity insurance (PII) renewal, run-off insurance, the latest assigned risks pool developments and much more. Solicitors can also email queries to: professionalindemnityinsurance@lawsociety.org.uk
Pastoral care – for solicitors – 020 7320 5795
Solicitors can call us for immediate information on personal, financial, professional and employment problems. We will refer you to the most suitable helpline for your needs.
We're here to help solicitors - 09:00 to 17:00 weekdays.