FAQ
Important: The FAQs below were written and published before the introduction of the SRA Handbook on 6 October 2011, and may refer to regulatory material that is no longer in effect. Although they may still be relevant, these FAQs have not yet been reviewed in light of the wide-ranging regulatory changes implemented on 6 October. They will be reviewed and updated (or archived) in due course.
I am a new firm and need to generate clients. Can I have a stall in a shopping mall and hand out leaflets?
Rule 7.03 of the Code of Conduct prohibits a solicitor from making unsolicited approaches to members of the public.
Therefore, as a solicitor, you could have a stall in a shopping mall, but you would not be able to approach members of the public: You must wait for them to approach you and request information.