SRA plans to increase fining powers twelvefold
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17 Feb 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The SRA Handbook has been replaced by Standards and Regulations from 25 November 2019.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 sector20 Jan 2021
- Anti-money laundering guidance for the legal sector20 Jan 2021
- Anti-money laundering guidance for the legal sector: notaries20 Apr 2021
- Anti-money laundering guidance for the legal sector: trust or company service providers20 Apr 2021
- Client funds21 Apr 2020
- Closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund13 Apr 2022
- Conflict of interests in conveyancing18 Jun 2020
- 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
- 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
- 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 regime29 Mar 2022
- Economic response to the SRA Handbook review22 Sep 2016
- Alternative business structures28 Jul 2021
- Bribery Act 201025 Nov 2019
- Client information requirements08 Sep 2021
- Closing down your practice: regulatory requirements14 Sep 2021
- Compliance officers14 Sep 2021
- Conflict of interests18 Oct 2021
- 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
- Outsourcing09 Sep 2021
- Responding to a financial crime investigation24 Jan 2022
- SRA powers of investigation24 Nov 2021
- Setting up a practice: regulatory requirements02 Dec 2019
- 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
- As my firm’s COLP, how can I protect myself from personal liability?09 Nov 2020
- Can I charge for due diligence checks?25 Nov 2021
- Can I exercise a lien over a bankrupt clients papers21 Oct 2019
- 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
- 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 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 possible sanctions match. What should I do?06 May 2020
- Should I sign bills in my own name?08 Nov 2019
- 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 purposes31 Mar 2022
- Price and service transparency - how you can comply07 Jul 2021
- 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
- Changes to rules for reporting concerns04 Nov 2019
- Digital ID trust framework14 Mar 2022
- Economic Crime Act: what does it mean for law firms?16 Mar 2022
- Empowering consumers in the legal services market20 Apr 2022
- Exemptions from QLTS11 Nov 2019
- HM Treasury review of the Money Laundering Regulations 201719 Oct 2021
- LSB State of Legal Services 2020 report01 Dec 2020
- LSB legal services market strategy02 Oct 2020
- Legal Services Board ongoing competence call for evidence11 Feb 2021
- Price and service transparency08 Aug 2019
- Prosecution of ‘failure to disclose’ offences28 Jul 2021
- Quality indicators in the legal services market22 Apr 2021
- SRA Handbook reform25 Nov 2019
- UCL review of legal services regulation11 Jun 2020
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