EU introduces "client care" requirements
New "client care" requirements imposed by the European Union will oblige lawyers to provide information on their services—over and above the requirements set out in the Solicitors' Code of Conduct.
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Professional indemnity overhaul
We are proposing radical changes to the Assigned Risks Pool—along with a change to the definition of "successor practice" that would affect firms contemplating closure. Help to shape SRA policy by taking part in consultations open now.
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Moving toward a fairer fee policy
We have now published detailed proposals for a new structure for paying for the regulation of solicitors and their firms. The new system would be based on a combination of individual and firm-based fees, linked to turnover. Please give us your views.
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Office supervision – case study
Are you supervising your office properly? This "SRA Update case study" is based on real events. All names have been changed.
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Referrals of business – new guidance
New guidance to rule 9 (referrals of business) of the Solicitors' Code of Conduct has been issued.
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Inadequate professional service... and insurance
Did you know that you are insured against findings of inadequate professional service (IPS)?
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In brief
How was it for you?
The SRA is keen to have feedback on this year's practising certificate, firm recognition and recognised sole practitioner authorisation renewal processes. Your comments—about the process, the forms or any other aspect of renewal—are welcome. Please email feedback to operations@sra.org.uk. This will help us to make improvements for next year's renewal processes.
What you said about regulating alternative business structures (ABSs)
We have published a report on your responses to our recent consultation on regulating ABSs. There was general support for aiming to issue the first ABS licences in mid-2011, in line with the Legal Services Board's target. There was also widespread agreement that the level of client protection should be the same, regardless of the type of firm that provides the service.
Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme consultation responses
A summary of responses to our consultation about changes to the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme is now available. A race equality impact assessment has also been published. Find out more
Panel of external adjudicators announced
We have published the details of our panel of 23 adjudicators, who make decisions in regulatory matters. In the appointments process, we used a specialist recruiter and targeted adverts to reach as diverse a pool of applicants as possible. Learn more