Compliance Update October 2022

Hot off the press…. The SRA will be checking your website….are you ready?! The SRA announced in August that it has plans to check ALL law firm websites for compliance with its Transparency rules. Remember, whatever services you offer, you need to publish details of...

Compliance Update June 2022

New rules and guidance from SRA Three updates for you from the SRA. The regulator has updated its Confidentiality of client information – Guidance. It gives some useful insight into the regulator’s thoughts about confidentiality in situations involving complex...

SRA Compliance and Practice Management Software

For most law firms and legal practitioners, regulatory compliance is never far from mind. Can practice management software help lawyers to meet their regulatory requirements, including those set out by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)? Andrew Donovan, founder...

Compliance Update April 2022

Workplace culture matters So concluded the SRA’s recent Thematic Review. Worryingly, a quarter of those surveyed felt their firm didn’t have a positive culture and highlighted concerns such as long working hours. The review sets out the regulator’s expectations and...

Compliance Update January 2022

Hot topics Cybercrime losses Following a public consultation and discussions with insurer representatives as well as the Law Society, the SRA has issued a press release confirming that a new clause making it clear what cover will be provided for cyber losses will be...