14 January 2021
Following the UK's exit from the EU on 31 January 2020, this guidance is intended to explain our current understanding of the position of European lawyers
11 November 2020
To help SRA authorised firms involved in credit related regulated activities understand the application of Part 20 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
8 October 2020
To help you understand how we make decisions to grant authorisation to a firm to withdraw residual client balances over £500.
14 September 2020
For all SRA-authorised firms and individuals that receive money and assets from clients and third parties and use that money to pay fees and disbursements.
14 September 2020
Advice to help reporting accountants and a firm’s senior managers/ COFA prepare for and complete an accountant’s report and statutory reporting obligations to us.
17 August 2020
These case studies should be read in conjuction with the guidance on Firm closures due to financial difficulties
17 August 2020
This warning notice sets out the dangers of becoming involved in and facilitating dubious investment schemes.
5 August 2020
This guidance sets out our approach and the support we can provide to firms which are experiencing financial or other difficulties that threaten their ability to carry on trading.
2 March 2020
To help you to understand your obligations in relation to conflicts.
16 December 2019
To explain that although advertising to the public is permitted under our rules, subject to certain conditions, you must also consider your wider obligations under applicable law.
3 December 2019
Sets out common Q and As on the ban on referral fees in personal injury actions introduced by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012.
25 November 2019
To help you understand how we make the decision to conduct an on-site inspection and what is expected from you.
25 November 2019
Understand in what circumstances under Rule 10 of the SRA Accounts Rules you can operate a client’s own personal bank account as signatory.
25 November 2019
This warning notice explains the importance of making sure that your communications are always professional, lawful and do not cause offence.
25 November 2019
This reminds those advising clients about their tax affairs about the importance of understanding their regulatory obligations.
25 November 2019
To help you understand how we decide when to make a payment from the SRA Compensation Fund.
25 November 2019
To help you understand your requirement to take out and maintain professional indemnity insurance that provides adequate and appropriate cover in respect of services you provide.
25 November 2019
Understand your professional obligations and the issues you need to consider before offering inducements to existing or prospective clients.
25 November 2019
This Warning Notice reminds you of some of the key requirements to have in place adequate controls to prevent, detect and report money laundering and to make suspicious activity reports (SARs).
25 November 2019
A flow chart to assist solicitors, registered European lawyers and registered foreign lawyers in deciding whether their employer needs to be authorised under the Legal Services Act.
