Regulation

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Client accounts fundamental for delivery of legal services

Many of the Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) proposals on client accounts and the Compensation Fund lack evidence that supports regulatory change.

What this means for solicitors
Law Society president Richard Atkinson stands on the Common Room stairs at the Law Society in London.

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Legal Aid Agency data breach: information for members

A cyberattack on the Legal Aid Agency’s online digital services has resulted in a major data breach and triggered contingency measures for legal aid providers.

23 May 2025

A client refuses to accept a complaint response. What should I do?

We responded to a client complaint but the client continues to contact us. I can't see us achieving constructive progress to a resolution. Can I refuse to reply to further communications?

21 May 2025

Law Society’s new framework empowers in-house solicitors to tackle ethical challenges

As part of its professional ethics programme, the Law Society of England and Wales has launched the first iteration of its ethical practice framework for in-house solicitors.

14 May 2025

Data minimisation: 10 things to know to protect your clients’ data

Data minimisation means collecting, processing and storing only the data needed for a specific purpose. Tony Imossi, secretariat at The Association of British Investigators, explores why it’s essential to consider data minimisation in your practice – and what to think about when working with an investigation service provider.

12 May 2025

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