by Andrew Donovan | Aug 29, 2019 | Article
Today, if you want to work as a solicitor serving the public then you need to work in a regulated law firm. From 25 November 2019 however the SRA will scrap this rule. This means that a solicitor will be able to set up in business selling legal services to the public...
by Andrew Donovan | May 8, 2016 | COLP COFA, Resources
Your SRA compliance duties: the facts and the fibs The roles of compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) and the compliance officer for finance and administration (COFA) in championing compliance are now well established in most firms. However, anyone in the firm...
by Andrew Donovan | Nov 5, 2015 | Code of Conduct, COLP COFA
Reading new research commissioned by the SRA into professional independence I was reminded of the unfortunate time that I tried to discuss professional ethics with my estate agent. It’s not a pastime that I would recommend you try. For a start, there’s very little in...
by Andrew Donovan | Apr 14, 2015 | Code of Conduct, COLP COFA, Litigation
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) confirmed last month that it was gathering further information about complaints made by Twitter users in receipt of libel demands from lawyers acting for George Galloway MP. Letters threatening legal proceedings and requesting...
by Andrew Donovan | Aug 17, 2014 | COLP COFA
Your SRA compliance duties – the facts and the fibs The roles of compliance officer for legal practice (COLP) and the compliance officer for finance and administration (COFA) in championing compliance are now well established in most firms. However, anyone in...
