9 August 2017
Solicitors are among those businesses that could face Government action if they fail to report information that could undermine UK financial sanctions. Read more
27 July 2017
We have set out our new three-year strategy, affirming its focus on high professional standards set in the public interest. Read more
25 July 2017
There has been a record number of reports of cyber thefts from law firms reported in the first quarter of this year, with house moves the main target, according to our latest report. Read more
19 July 2017
We have again warned the public to be wary of the increasing problem of questionable investment schemes that use the involvement of solicitors or to encourage them to pay over money. Read more
13 July 2017
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) plans to change its indemnity insurance rules to make it easier for firms to switch their regulator, encouraging competition in the market while still offering protection for the public. Read more
6 July 2017
We are aware that Elite Insurance has announced that it will not write any new business. As part of its business Elite provided professional indemnity insurance (PII) and after the event (ATE) insurance to clients of firms we regulate. Read more
30 June 2017
The judiciary will be asked its opinions on the quality of criminal advocacy in research commissioned jointly by us and the Bar Standards Board (BSB). Read more
29 June 2017
We have responded to the recommendations of the Competition and Market Authority (CMA) for legal services, setting out how we are progressing reforms to make the market more open and competitive. Read more
28 June 2017
The opportunities for law firms to reach out to potential clients are outlined in a new paper we have published. Read more
26 June 2017
We will be researching the experiences of people who have used conveyancing services offered by solicitors. Read more
23 June 2017
We have issued a further Warning Notice about solicitor involvement in fraudulent investment schemes. Read more
23 June 2017
We are working on new guidance for law firms, which we aim to publish shortly, following the announcement of new money laundering regulations by the Treasury. Read more
22 June 2017
The progress we have made in maintaining professional standards, protecting clients and delivering its objectives has been set out in our Annual Review. Read more
15 June 2017
We have today published the tender documents for the first phase of the sourcing process to appoint an assessment organisation to work with us to develop and deliver the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). Read more
13 June 2017
Today we have announced changes that will help drive high professional standards, remove unnecessary bureaucracy and free up solicitors to work in new markets. Read more
31 May 2017
Financial statements we published today show that last year (November 2015 to October 2016), it granted around £10.3m from the Compensation Fund. Read more
31 May 2017
We have published our consultation on the regulations which would see the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) come into effect. Read more
22 May 2017
For the third year running, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) will be supporting the Birmingham and London Pride festivals. Read more
25 April 2017
We will be introducing an independent assessment, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), to make sure all solicitors meet consistent, high standards at the point of entry to the profession. Read more
6 April 2017
We have brought together leading experts to discuss cybersecurity risks to coincide with our spring update to the Risk Outlook. Read more
4 April 2017
We have commissioned independent research companies to begin carrying out research into how firms' handling of complaints can influence the quality of service clients receive. Read more
31 March 2017
We are calling on law firms to help to create transgender-positive workplaces, and are sharing real-life stories to help them achieve this. Read more
30 March 2017
We have published the detailed findings of our consultation about what should happen if a solicitor falls short of expected standards. The publication of all the material and raw data means that others can now analyse the information and use for their own research. Read more
24 March 2017
Our proposals to introduce a centralised assessment for would-be solicitors could lead to improved diversity in the profession and increased social mobility, a new report says. Read more
9 March 2017
The Chair of the Solicitors Regulation Authority has set out how she wants to help the Welsh legal sector grow, providing affordable, accessible services for the public and supporting the Welsh economy. Read more
8 March 2017
Solicitor firms are being targeted by scammers who want to infiltrate IT systems. Read more
2 March 2017
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published independent research exploring the experiences of potentially vulnerable people using family law services. Read more
2 February 2017
Professor Phil Shiner of Public Interest Lawyers (PIL) has been struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) for professional misconduct in the Al-Sweady Inquiry. It also ordered him to pay interim costs of £250,000. Read more