A question of honesty: solicitor struck off for fare evasion
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05 Jul 2022
Regulation
The SRA Handbook has been replaced by Standards and Regulations from 25 November 2019. We have a range of resources to help you and your firm comply with the new regulatory framework.
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- Anti-money laundering after Brexit28 Jul 2021
- Anti-money laundering guidance for the legal sector07 Jul 2022
- Client funds21 Apr 2020
- Closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund12 Apr 2022
- Conflict of interests in conveyancing18 Jun 2020
- Cyber insurance for law firms03 Aug 2022
- EU mobility after Brexit: practice rights and rules in EU 27 member states28 Jul 2021
- Engaging clients21 Apr 2020
- Ethics in law24 Nov 2020
- Gender pay gap reporting: setting the standard for the profession10 Dec 2021
- Impacts of economic instability on money laundering risk28 Jun 2022
- Internal money laundering reporting12 Jan 2020
- Joint guidance on changes to the City Code on Takeovers and Mergers28 Jun 2021
- Regulation and compliance in property practice18 Jun 2020
- Remote working, client interaction and associated use of AML technology28 Jun 2022
- Run-off cover08 Jul 2021
- SRA Handbook reform briefing for members21 Aug 2018
- SRA Standards and Regulations23 Oct 2019
- Source of funds07 Mar 2022
- Travelling to the EU on business after Brexit04 Aug 2021
- UK sanctions regime28 Mar 2022
- Alternative business structures06 Jul 2022
- Bribery Act 201016 Aug 2022
- Client information requirements08 Sep 2021
- Closing down your practice: regulatory requirements03 Aug 2022
- Compliance officers14 Sep 2021
- Conflict of interests01 Jun 2022
- Consumer Contracts Regulations 201310 Nov 2021
- Entity-based regulation02 Jan 2020
- Freelance solicitors13 Jul 2021
- Handling complaints03 Jun 2021
- Implementing whistleblowing arrangements22 Nov 2019
- In-house practice: regulatory requirements09 Sep 2021
- Information obligations for service providers06 Jul 2021
- Outsourcing02 Aug 2022
- Professional undertakings21 Jul 2022
- Responding to a financial crime investigation24 Jan 2022
- SRA powers of investigation07 Jul 2022
- Setting up a practice: regulatory requirements28 Jul 2022
- Solicitors offering legal services to the public from unregulated entities13 Jul 2021
- What to do when a complaint goes to the Legal Ombudsman07 Jul 2021
- Who owns the file?26 Jul 2022
- As my firm’s COLP, how can I protect myself from personal liability?09 Nov 2020
- Can I administer a statutory declaration if I’m not currently working?07 Jun 2022
- Can I charge for due diligence checks?25 Nov 2021
- Can I exercise a lien over a bankrupt clients papers21 Oct 2019
- Can I see a copy of a complaint made to the Legal Ombudsman about my firm?19 Jul 2022
- Can a club refer a complaint to the Legal Ombudsman?27 Oct 2021
- Can a successor firm be liable for an original firm’s inadequate professional service?16 Jan 2020
- Can the Legal Ombudsman re-assess a bill that’s been assessed by a court?15 Feb 2021
- Do we need to appoint an MLCO if we have an MLRO?27 Jun 2022
- Does the FSCS protect client deposits larger than £85,000?30 Oct 2019
- How do I deal with a client complaint about a barrister?09 Jul 2020
- I took the LPC 10 years ago. Is it too late to train as a solicitor?06 May 2021
- Is outlining our reporting obligations in client care letters ‘tipping off’?26 Feb 2021
- I’m holding £1 million in my client account. How can I make sure the funds are protected?25 Jul 2022
- I’m newly qualified. Can I become a freelance solicitor?02 Feb 2022
- I’m setting up a new firm. What should we include in our client care letters?24 Jan 2022
- I’ve been professionally embarrassed. Can I withdraw from a Crown Court case?08 Jul 2021
- My client is a member of a UK political party. Do they count as a politically exposed person?01 Aug 2022
- My client is a possible sanctions match. What should I do?06 May 2020
- Should I sign bills in my own name?08 Nov 2019
- The other side won’t explain how the costs my client must pay are calculated. What can I do?05 Jul 2022
- What do we need to include in our policy on handling cash?22 Mar 2022
- What is the effect of a section 44B notice from the SRA?12 Aug 2021
- What pre-interview client checks should we make?10 Jun 2021
- What should I do if I receive a letter of complaint from someone who is not a client?21 Oct 2019
- What should I include on the back of my invoices?25 Oct 2019
- When acting on multiple retainers, can I rely on client care information I've already provided?27 Aug 2021
- When should I carry out a sanctions risk assessment?21 Sep 2021
- AML directory21 Jun 2021
- Anti-money laundering and terrorist financing glossary10 Mar 2021
- Financial crime20 Jan 2020
- High-risk third countries for AML purposes07 Jul 2022
- Price and service transparency - how you can comply20 May 2022
- Template response: SRA future of SIF and PSYROC consultation03 Feb 2022
- UKFIU sanitised feedback on suspicious activity reports23 Sep 2021
- Anti-money laundering and terrorist financing national risk assessment16 Feb 2021
- CMA review of the legal services market study18 Dec 2020
- Digital ID trust framework14 Mar 2022
- Economic Crime Act: what does it mean for law firms?05 Aug 2022
- Empowering consumers in the legal services market19 Apr 2022
- HM Treasury review of the Money Laundering Regulations 201707 Jul 2022
- LSB legal services market strategy02 Oct 2020
- Legal Services Board ongoing competence call for evidence11 Feb 2021
- Price and service transparency07 Aug 2019
- Prosecution of ‘failure to disclose’ offences28 Jul 2021
- Quality indicators in the legal services market22 Apr 2021
- UCL review of legal services regulation11 Jun 2020
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